A 17-year-old boy was lightly wounded Saturday afternoon after being struck by shrapnel during a series of missile barrages launched from Iran toward Israel, authorities said.
The teenager suffered injuries to his lower limbs and back and was taken to Schneider Children’s Medical Center for treatment.
Rosh HaAyin
In the city of Rosh HaAyin, several vehicles caught fire after being hit by falling debris. Fire crews were dispatched to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported there.
Additional debris struck a kindergarten in Rosh HaAyin, causing damage to the yard. Municipal officials released images showing destruction at the site. No children were reported injured.
Rosh HaAyin
A separate impact site was reported in the city of Kafr Qassem, according to local reports.
In the event of missile barrages from Iran, Home Front Command has implemented a three-stage warning system for civilians, similar to the protocol used during the 12-Day War in June.
Impact site in the city of Kafr Qassem
The system includes an early alert sent by loud mobile phone notification based on location data, approximately 10 minutes before the anticipated arrival of missiles once a launch is identified. That is followed by standard air raid sirens about 90 seconds before impact. A third notification is sent to mobile phones instructing residents when it is safe to leave protected spaces.
First published: 16:46, 02.28.26