3 weeks ago
Missile Strike Hits Central Israel, Injures 19 Civilians – Police Report
Central Israel, November 9, 2024 – A missile strike launched from the Gaza Strip hit a residential area in central Israel early Saturday, leaving 19 civilians injured, local police report. The attack has heightened tensions in the already volatile region, prompting renewed security measures and air raid warnings across Israel's central districts.
The missile landed around 2 a.m. local time, impacting a densely populated residential neighborhood in the city of Petah Tikva. Emergency medical teams and police rushed to the scene, where initial reports indicated at least 19 people were injured, including several who sustained serious injuries. According to Israeli emergency services, those hurt include men, women, and children. Some are being treated for shrapnel wounds, while others were harmed by falling debris as structures were damaged by the blast.