11-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Direct Iranian Missile Strike on Bnei Brak
"A fragmented ballistic missile launched from deep within Iran scored a direct hit on the 'City of Torah' • An 11-year-old girl is in critical condition at Sheba, a 12-year-old boy is in light condition at Schneider | A dangerous escalation in the direct war (Israel News)"
In one of the most severe incidents since the start of direct hostilities with Iran, a fragmented ballistic missile launched from deep within Iranian territory struck the heart of Bnei Brak early Wednesday morning. The strike left a trail of destruction in the densely populated "City of Torah," leaving 14 people injured, including an 11-year-old girl in critical condition.
According to officials at Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer), medical teams are currently fighting to save the life of the 11-year-old girl, who sustained life-threatening injuries from missile shrapnel. Her father is hospitalized alongside her in moderate condition. Six other children were admitted to Sheba’s emergency department for evaluation.
Simultaneously, at Schneider Children’s Medical Center, doctors are treating a 12-year-old boy, first listed in serious condition, but now listed in light condition. His mother is being treated for moderate injuries at Beilinson Hospital.
MDA Paramedic Issachar Weiss, among the first on the scene, described the devastation:
"We arrived to find heavy destruction. We found a young girl with severe limb injuries caused by cluster-type shrapnel."
Nachman Tovul, spokesperson for United Hatzalah, confirmed that a total of 15 individuals were treated for shrapnel wounds, blast injuries, and glass shards before being evacuated to regional hospitals.
The strike caused secondary emergencies across the central region:
Bnei Brak: Firefighting crews were deployed to neutralize a dangerous gas leak in a building hit by the missile.
Holon: A fire broke out in an open field due to falling interception debris.
Sharon & Samaria Regions: Israel Police reported dozens of impact sites involving interceptor fragments, with security forces continuing to sweep open areas for unexploded ordnance.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has launched an investigation into the failure to intercept the missile outside the atmosphere. The inquiry is specifically examining whether the warhead could have been neutralized during its descent to prevent the catastrophic impact on the ground.
The public is urged by the Home Front Command to remain vigilant, as shrapnel remains highly dangerous long after the initial sirens.