Tel Aviv, June 14: A massive missile strike launched by Iran late Friday night targeted central Israel, killing two people and injuring more than 70, according to Israeli media reports. The barrage included around 100 ballistic missiles, with several striking Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and nearby areas, despite most being intercepted by Israeli air defense systems.
Emergency services confirmed widespread damage, including residential buildings directly hit, causing panic and chaos across affected neighborhoods. Magen David Adom reported at least 41 casualties in one hospital, including one in critical condition and two with moderate injuries.
“It felt like an earthquake,” said Itay, a resident of Ramat Gan. “We lay flat in the shelter with our children as the building shook.”
One woman succumbed to her injuries in the hospital after being critically injured in the initial volley.
Residents like Yaniv and Dovrat described their homes exploding under the impact. “Our house is destroyed. The blast blew everything apart,” said Yaniv.
Photographs from the scene show burning buildings, shattered glass, and streets filled with ambulances and rescue workers. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed multiple impact sites in densely populated areas.
Rescue operations continued through the night, with authorities warning of ongoing threats. Amid the devastation, many residents have been displaced, left traumatized and uncertain about their next steps.
Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage as tensions remain high across the region.
