For the third time since this morning, a massive wave of Iranian missiles has targeted central and southern Israel, triggering sirens across Jerusalem, Samaria, the Judean Plain, Ashdod, Lakhish, and the Dead Sea. Reports indicate that Iran utilized "scattered warheads" (cluster-style debris or splitting missiles), resulting in widespread shrapnel damage despite successful interceptions.
While miracles were reported in the lack of direct fatalities from the strikes, the physical damage across the region is extensive:
* Jerusalem: A large piece of shrapnel tore through the ceiling of a Beit Midrash (study hall), leaving a gaping hole in the roof. In East Jerusalem, a missile fragment landed on a residential building, causing significant structural damage.
* Beit Shemesh: Multiple vehicles were struck by falling debris, and windows were shattered in a shopping center and causing damage.
* Modi'in: Sirens were activated in the area without prior warning, leading to localized panic, though no direct hits were reported.
