Twelve injured, two seriously as Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel
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A 16-year-old boy and two men are in serious condition. Another 20 people were slightly injured in the attack. The most recent salvo from Iran included 23 missiles.
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Some 23 people were injured in Israel on Friday after an Iranian rocket attack, according to the Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom.
A 16-year-old boy and two men were in serious condition, the organization said, adding that all three suffered shrapnel injuries.
Another 20 people were slightly injured in the attack, the group said.
The most recent salvo from Iran towards Israel included 23 missiles, with some hitting the cities of Haifa and Beersheba.
Several injured as Iran fires missiles at Israel’s Haifa – VIDEO
Several injured as Iran fires missiles at Israel’s Haifa. Of them, two people were seriously wounded in the ballistic missile impact.
Several injured as Iran fires missiles at Israel’s Haifa – VIDEO
Several people were injured after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel’s Haifa city.
Of them, two people were seriously wounded in the ballistic missile impact in Haifa, medics said, News.Az reports, citing Israeli media.
Magen David Adom says it took to a hospital a man in his 40s and a 16-year-old boy in serious condition, who were hit by shrapnel, along with a 54-year-old in moderate condition.
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Israel seeks genuine efforts on Iran’s nuclear capabilities from Friday’s meeting between European and Iranian ministers. “If it is going to be just another round of talks, that’s something which we cannot accept,” Danny Danon said.
Israel seeks genuine efforts on Iran’s nuclear capabilities from Friday’s meeting between European and Iranian ministers, not just another round of talks, Israel’s UN ambassador said.
“We have seen diplomatic talks for the last few decades, and look at the results,” Danny Danon told reporters at the United Nations.
“If there will be genuine effort to dismantle the capabilities of Iran, then that’s something we can consider, but if it is going to be like another session and debates, that’s not going to work.
“If it is going to be just another round of talks, that’s something which we cannot accept,” Danon said.
This is a developing story.
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At least two people have been injured, including a 16-year-old boy. The Israeli military said “alerts were activated in several areas’ Iran’s religious ruler Ali Khamenei warned on social media that Israel was about to get its ‘comeuppance’ A Washington-based human rights organisation says 639 Iranians have been killed.
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Huge explosions appear to have struck the Israeli city of Haifa, injuring at least two people, following warnings of a daytime Iranian missile attack.
Footage online has shown a building in Haifa partially destroyed while additional videos reportedly show a plume of smoke protruding from the cityscape.
Israel’s medical services say two people have been wounded, including a 16-year-old boy, who is in serious condition, and a 54-year-old man with shrapnel wounds.
In a statement on X earlier, the Israeli military said “alerts were activated in several areas” of Israel “following the discovery of missiles launched from Iran”.
It is rare for the military to issue a nationwide alert. Just minutes before the warnings began, Iran’s religious ruler Ali Khamenei warned on social media that Israel was about to get it’s “comeuppance”. “The Zionist enemy is getting his comeuppance; he is getting his comeuppance now,” he wrote on X.
It is now a week into the latest escalation between Israel and Iran. Both sides have fired hundreds of missiles at one another.
At least two dozen Israeli civilians have been killed, according to officials. A Washington-based human rights organisation says 639 Iranians have been killed.
30 injured in Haifa, 2 seriously wounded after barrage of 23 missiles from Iran | Live updates
A barrage of 23 missiles from Iran was launched Friday afternoon toward wide areas of Israel. A direct hit in Haifa injured 30 people: two, including a 16-year-old boy, were seriously wounded; two others were moderately injured; the rest sustained mild injuries. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a speech to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that ” Iran is under attack by an entity that has committed genocide in Palestine for the past two years” French President Emmanuel Macron issued a sharp condemnation on Friday of the ongoing fighting between Israel and Iran. He stressed that “priority must be given to returning to negotiations. Iran must demonstrate a willingness to come back to the negotiating table” Diplomatic sources in Paris, Berlin and London confirmed that the three countries are working on a comprehensive proposal to be presented to Iran soon, aimed at restoring a diplomatic track and preventing further escalation in the regional conflict. The IDF reported Friday it was carrying out strikes against Iran , focusing on the country’s western and central parts.
Magen David Adom teams (MDA), dispatched to the impact site in Haifa, evacuated a 16-year-old boy and two men who were seriously wounded by a missile fired from Iran to Rambam and Bnei Zion hospitals in the city. MDA also reported treating 14 others with mild injuries, most suffering from blast trauma.
In addition, three impact sites were reported in the Shfaram area, where two people were lightly injured.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a speech to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that ” Iran is under attack by an entity that has committed genocide in Palestine for the past two years and occupies neighboring countries.”
“It has assassinated numerous Iranian officials and civilians in strikes targeting public infrastructure and hospitals. Israel has attacked nuclear facilities that are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran is facing aggression that cannot be justified in any way — and any justification for it amounts to complicity.”
An Iranian ballistic missile on Friday hit Haifa, with Magen David Adom (MDA) reporting that emergency teams responding to the strikes were evacuating a 16-year-old teen and a man in his 40s to the hospital in serious condition after being wounded by the barrage.
9 View gallery Iranian missile strike in Haifa ( Photo: Magen David Adom )
MDA added that another man was moderately injured and 9 others recieved light injuries—most suffering from blast-related trauma.
Direct hits were also reported in southern and central Israel, including in Jerusalem, following Iran’s largest salvo against the country since hostilities began a week ago.
9 View gallery Iranian missile strike in Haifa ( Photo: Magen David Adom )
The IDF reported Friday it was carrying out strikes against Iran , focusing on the country’s western and central parts. “The IDF is currently striking military infrastructure in central and western Iran,” the statement read.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported Friday that Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate, recently struck the headquarters of Iran’s internal security apparatus and its special units, located in the Tehran area.
“The internal security mechanisms operate as part of the Iranian regime’s military apparatus,” the statement read.
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a sharp condemnation on Friday of the ongoing fighting between Israel and Iran , calling for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.
“All attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in the context of the Iran-Israel conflict must stop immediately,” Macron said. He stressed that “priority must be given to returning to negotiations. Iran must demonstrate a willingness to come back to the negotiating table.”
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources in Paris, Berlin and London confirmed that the three countries are working on a comprehensive proposal to be presented to Iran soon, aimed at restoring a diplomatic track and preventing further escalation in the regional conflict.
9 View gallery French President Emmanuel Macron ( Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool )
Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security assessment Friday morning with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and other senior military officials, after which he instructed the military to intensify strikes on regime targets in Tehran.
“We must strike all symbols of the regime and its instruments of repression, such as the Basij, as well as the foundations of its power like the Revolutionary Guards,” Katz said. “The aim is to prompt mass evacuations from Tehran, destabilize the regime and increase deterrence in response to rocket fire on Israel’s home front—alongside continued operations against nuclear facilities and scientists until all objectives of the campaign are fully achieved.”
9 View gallery Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ( Photo: Elad Malka, Defense Ministry )
The Iran International news outlet reported Friday that an Israeli drone targeted an apartment in the Gisha neighborhood in central Tehran. A follow-up report on the channel claimed the strike was aimed at a compound used by the IRGC’s Basij militia operating in the area.
According to reports, the strike’s intended target was a nuclear scientist. Israeli sources believe the individual was successfully eliminated.
9 View gallery Drone strike in Tehran
IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ephraim Defrin issued a televised statement on Friday following the intense overnight missile salvo from Iran that hit Be’er Sheva. “Overnight, 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew over Tehran targeting weapons and military targets. We will continue to strike Iran using a guided plan,” he said.
Addressing the direct hit in southern Israel, he added: “The Iranian planned to carry out a more significant launch toward Be’er Sheva, and still hold serious military capabilities. We will continue to combat Tehran until the threats against Israel are removed.”
9 View gallery Damages in Be’er Sheva following missile strike ( Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen )
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran will not engage in talks with any party as long as Israeli attacks persist. His word came shortly after reports of Iranian air defenses engaging above Tehran.
“Western countries are not condemning Israel’s aggression against Iran, even though they know it violates all international laws and resolutions,” Araghchi stated. “The U.S. is complicit in the Israeli aggression against Iran, even if it’s not participating publicly,” he added.
9 View gallery Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
9 View gallery Israeli strike in Teran ( Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA )
The first rescue ship returning Israelis stuck abroad , overseen by Transportation Minister Miri Regev, docked Friday at the Port of Ashdod. The vessel, Crown Iris, operated by Mano Maritime, brought back about 2,000 Israelis who had been evacuated from Limassol, Cyprus.
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9 View gallery Transportation Minister Miri Regev (right) at the Port of Ashdod ( Photo: Transportation Ministry )
“This is a national mission and a demonstration of Israeli solidarity,” said Regev. “We continue to work tirelessly, using all available tools and resources, to bring Israeli citizens home safely.”
The IDF completed a series of overnight strikes in the heart of Tehran , the IDF announced Friday morning. Dozens of targets were attacked, including military industrial sites for missile production and the Spand headquarters for research and development of the nuclear weapons project.
On Friday morning , heavy smoke rose from the scene of a missile impact in Be’er Sheva in southern Israel, and extensive damage was caused from an Iranian missile attack. Damage was seen in nearby homes and Vehicles are also on fire. There are currently no reports of injuries. Magen David Adom teams are providing medical treatment at the scene to several panic victims and are searching for additional victims. Read more about the attack here .