Over 175 people were injured in Iranian missile attacks on Israel, prompting an Israeli investigation and vows of continued retaliation.
Hezbollah Attack on Misgav Am
Pro-Iranian armed group Hezbollah shelled the town of Misgav Am, located on the border with Lebanon. One person died from a probable anti-tank missile strike, with two civilian cars hit; the body of a man was found in one of them.
Iranian Missile Attacks on Israel
Iran launched multiple rocket attacks targeting Israel on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday. Israeli air defenses failed to intercept all targets, with missiles hitting civilian areas in Arad and Dimona, which houses a nuclear reactor.
Nuclear Facility Status
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no signals of damage to the Dimona nuclear reactor and detected no abnormal radiation levels, but continues to monitor the situation.
Netanyahu Vows Continued Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country’s armed forces will continue strikes on Iran “on all fronts,” calling it a “very difficult evening in the battle for our future.” The IDF also reported launching airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran.
Casualty Figures Rise
Initial reports indicated dozens of injuries in the Iranian attacks. By Sunday morning, Israeli medical services reported at least 175 injuries – 115 in Arad and 60 in Dimona – with nine of those in Arad in serious condition.
Investigation Launched into Interceptions
Israeli military is investigating why missiles were not intercepted by defense systems in Misgav Am, Arad, and Dimona, according to the Times of Israel.
Civilian Deaths in Prior Attacks
Over 1,400 Iranian civilians have been killed in prior attacks by the United States and Israel, with approximately 20,000 wounded and over 3 million temporarily displaced.
Retaliatory Attacks and Casualties
Approximately 50 people were killed in retaliatory Iranian attacks, including 13 American soldiers and 15 Israeli civilians, targeting Israel and Gulf states with military installations.
Strategic Considerations Regarding the Strait of Hormuz
German Chancellor Fredrich Merz supports securing the Strait of Hormuz, but only after a ceasefire, a prospect that remains distant despite increased U.S. bombing of Iran, which holds a significant advantage.