Horrific Footage: 35 Missing After Devastating Rocket Strike in Central Israel - Over 200 Injured Nationwide

A major tragedy is unfolding in the coastal city of Bat Yam, where authorities have confirmed that at least 35 people are missing following a direct missile strike that caused widespread destruction in a residential area.

Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after the Bat-Yam blast, which occurred during a broader missile barrage believed to have been launched by Iran. Rescue workers continue to search through the rubble for signs of life.

So far, officials have not released an exact death toll, but the number of unaccounted-for residents and the scope of structural damage have raised fears of dozens of fatalities.

Hospitals in Tel Aviv and surrounding cities remain on high alert, with emergency rooms treating the injured and preparing for additional casualties.

This is a rapidly developing story, and rescue operations are expected to continue around the clock.

Authorities have asked the public to avoid the Bat Yam area and refrain from sharing unverified images or reports online out of respect for affected families.

More updates will follow as additional details emerge.

In response, a mass casualty identification station has been established on-site. The Home Front Command has activated full emergency protocols, describing the situation as “one of the gravest domestic incidents in recent memory.” Families have been urged to report missing loved ones and stay clear of the zone.

Among the confirmed victims are:

According to Magen David Adom over 200 Israelis have been evacuated to hospitals following multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks across the country.