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.
