Iranian Missiles Strike Israel, Hundreds Injured

0:00Iranian missiles struck the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dhammona, wounding nearly 100 people. Israeli air defenses failed to stop at least two projectiles, leading to impacts near residential areas. Among the injured were a 12-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl in serious condition with early reports hinting at possible deaths. But no, official word yet. In Dhammona, 27 people were hurt, including a teenager with severe shrapnel wounds. Arad saw 68 injuries, 10 serious and 14 moderate, overwhelming emergency response there. Rescue teams declared a mass casualty event at Siroka Hospital in nearby Beersheba. Residents face chaos as sirens blare just before one strike, with fires breaking out and buildings damaged. Magon David Adam officials worried about people trapped under rubble, calling it an event of huge scale. Some minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of a tough night, but pledged to hit back at enemies on all fronts. The Israeli Air Force launched probes into the defense failures, vowing to learn from them.

1:04Dhammona sits near a key nuclear research center, but the International Atomic Energy Agency reported no damage or radiation issues. Iran claimed the attacks repaid alleged strikes on their nuclear sites in Busherher and the Tons, which Israel denies. An engine simmer as sirens echoed multiple times overnight and rescue operations push on amid fears the toll could climb. City news today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.