A new wave of Iranian missiles and reports of Netanyahu’s home being targeted

On Sunday afternoon, the Israeli military announced that it had detected 50 rockets launched from Iran aimed at Haifa and Tel Aviv in central Israel, with most being intercepted. According to Israeli media, one of the rockets landed on a house in Lebanon.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency also confirmed the initiation of a “new wave” of missile attacks on Israel. The Israeli Home Front Command reported that sirens were activated across Israel, including in settlements in the West Bank, the Golan Heights, the Galilee, and the Haifa region.

Residents in the northern and central parts of the country were advised to remain close to protected areas. The Israeli military stated that air defense systems are actively working to counter the threat from the latest Iranian missile barrage. Reports from Israeli media indicated that the Iranian strikes targeted a power station in Hadera and the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s family in Caesarea, located north of Tel Aviv.

Additionally, Israel’s Channel 12 reported a fire outbreak in the southern Golan Heights due to interceptions of Iranian missiles. Another rocket attack occurred last night, impacting locations within Israel and causing significant damage to Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, which was struck by numerous rockets. The attack resulted in the deaths of seven Israelis and injuries to 200 others.

Israeli authorities have classified Bat Yam as a site of extensive casualties and destruction, with approximately 35 individuals reported missing following the Iranian missile strike. Israeli public radio also noted that many homes and buildings in Bat Yam suffered damage from the missile strikes.

The Israeli Home Front Command remarked that the previous night was particularly challenging for Israel, with rescue teams actively searching for survivors beneath the rubble in Bat Yam.

Two previous attacks

The day prior, Israel experienced two waves of Iranian missile attacks, leading to considerable destruction and loss of life in areas such as Tel Aviv and Haifa. Iranian sources indicated that the missiles employed were tactical and fitted with high-explosive warheads.

The initial assault struck Israeli cities with 40 rockets, whereas the subsequent one hit Tel Aviv, Rehovot, and Bat Yam, located south of Tel Aviv, deploying 50 rockets.

Early on Friday, Israel—backed by implicit support from the US—initiated a large-scale offensive against Iran, referred to as “Operation Rising Lion.” This operation aimed at nuclear sites and missile installations across multiple regions, and it resulted in the assassination of key military figures and nuclear experts.

That night, Iran commenced its retaliation with a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks, leading to fatalities and numerous injuries, alongside considerable damage to infrastructure and vehicles.