Sirens sounded across central Israel early Friday after a missile was launched from Iran, prompting residents to seek shelter as air defenses were activated. Initial assessments indicated the missile carried a multiple-warhead payload. Explosions were heard across the central region as interception systems engaged the threat.
Falling debris caused damage at several sites across central Israel early Friday after a missile with a multiple warhead payload was launched from Iran, with some fragments not intercepted, authorities said.
Impact site in Bnei Brak
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Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said teams were dispatched to about 10 locations in the central region following the attack. No injuries were reported, but damage was caused to buildings and vehicles.
In Petah Tikva, debris landed at two separate sites, damaging parked cars. Emergency responders confirmed there were no casualties.
Additional impact sites were reported in Bnei Brak, Givat Shmuel and Ramat Gan, where debris from interceptions caused localized damage.
Emergency teams continued scanning affected areas as reports of falling fragments came in from multiple cities across the region.
Impact site in Givat Shmuel
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The developments came amid a broader escalation across the region. In northern Israel, additional sirens were triggered overnight in communities along the Lebanese border, including in the Galilee panhandle.
Elsewhere in the region, explosions were reported in Kuwait, where the military said air defense systems were responding to a missile and drone attack attributed to Iran, with several interceptions carried out.
In Iran, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported that air defense systems were activated in Tehran, suggesting a possible strike in or near the capital.
First published: 03:34, 04.03.26