Iranian Missile Strikes Kill Two, Injure Dozens in Israel

Tel Aviv: At least two people were killed and 34 others injured on Saturday after Iranian ballistic missiles struck residential buildings in Israel, in a significant escalation of hostilities between the two nations.

The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency medical service confirmed the casualties following the latest missile barrage launched by Iran. The strikes caused widespread destruction and panic, prompting rapid emergency response efforts.

“MDA teams provided life-saving medical care and evacuated 21 injured individuals to Wolfson, Sheba Tel Hashomer, and Shamir-Assaf Harofeh hospitals,” the agency said in a statement.

Among the victims:

• A woman in her 60s was found with no signs of life.
• A man in his 40s was evacuated in critical condition, undergoing CPR, but later succumbed to his injuries.
• Another woman in her 60s was seriously injured.
• Two people sustained moderate injuries.
• Sixteen others suffered minor wounds from blast trauma and flying debris.

MDA also reported evacuating several individuals suffering from severe anxiety.

In a separate missile strike in the Gush Dan region, an additional 34 people were treated and transported to local hospitals:

• A woman in her 60s was taken to Beilinson Hospital in critical condition.
• A man in his 60s in serious condition was admitted to Sheba Medical Center.
• A woman in her 50s and a man in his 50s with moderate injuries were taken to Sheba and Ichilov Hospitals, respectively.
• Thirty others sustained light injuries from the blasts and impact-related trauma.
• Thirteen more people were treated for anxiety and evacuated.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a renewed wave of missile attacks from Iran, warning of ongoing threats.

The IDF Home Front Command has advised residents that while it is safe to leave bomb shelters for now, they should stay nearby in case of further attacks. Sirens and emergency alerts remain active across several regions.

This latest assault marks a serious escalation in the conflict, following weeks of mounting tension between Iran and Israel.

In response, Israeli authorities have heightened national alert levels, implementing increased security measures across urban centers and sensitive areas. Emergency services remain on high alert as the situation continues to evolve.

With inputs from IANS