Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsHe is the first victim to be named among the three who were reported killed by the barrage of missiles from Iran. Israel Aloni, 73, named as victim killed in Iran missile attack in Rishon Lezion on June 13, 2025. (photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, ALON HACHMONJUNE 14, 2025 12:26Updated: JUNE 14, 2025 17:53Israel Aloni, 73, was named as the victim killed in the Iranian missile attack in Rishon Lezion on Saturday, Israeli media reported.He is the first victim to be named among the three who were reported killed by the barrage of missiles from Iran.He was in the basement of his home, but not in the safe room at the time of the strike. His son, Eran, told KAN that he was alone at home when he was struck. He described his father as someone who was always willing to help others. Last time the two spoke was the day beforeHe said that the last time he and his father spoke was on Friday.He was hit with shrapnel in three parts of his body, and died of his wounds, Eran told KAN. Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, June 14, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)Aloni was first taken to Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead."My father could have been with us if he had entered the protected space," Eran added.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the mayors of Rishon Lezion, Tel Aviv, and Ramat Gan, his office said Saturday, expressed his condolences over the three fatalities, and asked to relay his message to the families. He praised the resilience of the residents of the cities and of all Israeli citizens, and told the mayors that the government would provide all necessary assistance for recovery and support.RECOMMENDED STORIESAdmitting defeat? Why Hamas officials say the terror group 'lost control' of GazaJULY 7, 2025'Security situation has collapsed': Hamas has lost 80% of its control over Gaza StripJULY 7, 2025Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PAJULY 6, 2025IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking IranJULY 6, 2025Hot Opinion'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage dealByJPOST EDITORIALIran at a crossroads: Intelligence breaches, internal paranoia shake the regimeBySALEM ALKETBIIs an Iran nuclear deal still possible after the US-Israel strikes?ByCHUCK FREILICHPaying for the 'day after': Who will fund Gaza’s reconstruction?ByNEVILLE TELLER