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Israel is reeling from a barrage of missile attacks launched by Iran, marking one of the most devastating assaults in the country’s history. On the night of Saturday, June 14, 2025, Iran’s missiles struck major Israeli cities, including Haifa, Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, and Jerusalem, leaving a trail of destruction. As dawn broke, the extent of the damage became starkly visible, with rescue operations underway to recover bodies from the rubble.
According to The Times of Israel, at least eight people have been confirmed dead, with over 200 others injured. The injured are being rushed to hospitals, including Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center. In Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, a missile strike claimed the lives of four people, including a 9-year-old girl and two elderly women aged 69 and 80, as reported by Israeli news outlet Ynet, citing Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency services. In a separate attack in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, at least 37 people were injured. Additionally, Ynet reported that 35 individuals remain missing in Bat Yam following the strikes, according to Israel’s Home Front Command.
Early on Sunday, June 15, 2025, northern Israel, near the Jordanian border in Beit She’an and surrounding areas, faced further aggression as enemy drones infiltrated the region. Sirens blared, prompting residents to rush to shelters. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the drone incursions and activated air defense systems to counter the threat.
The Iranian missile strikes are seen as retaliation for Israel’s earlier attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military targets. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of further escalation, while Iran has vowed to continue its assaults. The ongoing conflict has significantly heightened tensions across the Middle East.
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