Air raid sirens sounded in central Israel on Sunday after a projectile launched from Lebanon was intercepted, with blasts heard in the Sharon area, in the latest round of alerts after overnight Iranian attacks.
Later, additional alerts warning of rocket and missile fire were activated in the Negev, the Judean area and the Dead Sea region after another barrage. Those launches were also successfully intercepted, the military said.
The latest incidents came after repeated overnight barrages from Iran, including three consecutive waves of sirens in central Israel. Earlier in the morning, some of the missiles fired toward central Israel were intercepted, while others fell in open areas.
A fire reportedly broke out in the central city of Holon due to fallen interception debris after one of the barrages, igniting vehicles and damaging a nearby building.
Iranian missile intercepted over central Israel
Missile fragments ignite fire in Holon
(Video: Magen David Adom)
Fire and Rescue Services said crews were working to contain the blaze and searching for anyone who may have been trapped.
The Magen David Adom rescue service said that a man in his 80s suffered very minor injuries from glass shards, and a woman, also in her 80s, was in light condition with signs of smoke inhalation. Medics were also treating several people for shock at the scene.
The Home Front Command said residents could leave shelters after some of the incoming projectiles were intercepted and others fell in open areas.
Earlier, sirens were triggered in Eilat, the Shahorot industrial zone and Eilot in southern Israel, also because of fire from Iran that was intercepted. Magen David Adom said it had received no calls reporting injuries.
Meanwhile, sirens sounded in northern border communities throughout the night, including Metula, Misgav Am and Avivim, warning of rocket fire from Lebanon.
First published: 02:39, 03.15.26