Conflict

The Iran War (Feb-Apr 2026)

Incident Code

IRIS260228b

Location

Villar Towers, Tirat Carmel, Haifa District, Israel
מגדלי וילאר טירת הכרמל

Geolocation

32.755679, 34.965844
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: June 15, 2026

During the morning of 28 February 2026, one person was reported injured during an alleged Iranian missile strike in the municipality of Tirat Carmel, south of Haifa in Israel. It is unclear whether the injury was indirectly or directly caused by a missile attack, and it is unclear whether the missile which struck Tirat Carmel was an Iranian missile or an Israeli interceptor missile.

Sources differed on the exact nature of the strike. NWS news reported that a missile fragment fell on a high-rise residential building, causing damage between the 17th and 20th floor. Ynet News claimed that the fragment reached the 14th floor from the 20th floor. Newzim reported that the missile itself penetrated the roof of the building, but did not explode.

Ynet News also carried photographs showing damage to the interiors of several apartments, and Middle East Observer posted a video on x.com showing the same. A statement published by haipo.com and quoting the Tirat Carmel Municipality Spokesperson specified that six apartments needed to be evacuated following the attack. The spokesperson had initially reported that “no casualties are known” from the attack but later stated that “damage and injuries” had been caused. According to NWS News and Ynet News, this attack reportedly caused one injury. The Times of Israel specified that “a 53-year-old was wounded after falling from a height following a missile fragment impact in Tirat Carmel” – this would be classified as indirect harm and therefore would not be counted among the civilian harm toll. However, it is unclear if this is the same injury that NWS News was referring to, therefore a civilian harm injury toll of 0-1 has been recorded.

According to NWS News, the attack occurred north of the Nof Yam neighbourhood in Tirat Carmel. Following the attack, President Yitzhak Herzog spoke with the mayor of Tirat Carmel, Dudu Cohen, and offered his support for the residents, while the mayor told him “To my great joy, the missile did not explode, and this is an event that ended in a truly great miracle. The damage was serious. The missile penetrated the roof and passed several floors. To our great joy, it missed the fire brigade by several meters.”

Ynet News spoke with Eliran, a resident of the impacted building in Tirat Carmel, “We experienced a great miracle. It appears to have been a large interceptor fragment that landed here. We heard a huge explosion and by sheer luck there is only one person lightly hurt. The damage is extensive, but the main thing is that forces are here assisting. All residents of the building will be evacuated soon, we were promised.” Ynet also spoke with a resident whose 15th-floor apartment was hit by the fragment. Linoy Ben Harosh said she had been inside a reinforced room when “we heard the siren, we were eating breakfast and then there was an early warning. We ran to the safe room and our three children went in with us. We have significant damage at home. We understood it entered several floors down from the upper levels. It was a great miracle that we were in the safe room.”

The Times of Israel described this as one of several Iranian ballistic missile attacks, and Middle East Observer also attributed the damage to “Iranian missile fire.” However, a resident specifically referred to the fragment as from an interceptor when speaking to Ynet News, which would refer to Israeli air defenses. Therefore, this incident has been graded as “contested”.

Assessment Updates

8 May 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a residential building at least 20 floors tall in Tirat Carmel (טירת הכרמל). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to the following exact coordinates: 32.755679, 34.965844.

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Imagery: Israelpolice_Ar

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Date taken: November 1, 2020

Imagery: Google Maps (מגדלי וילאר, maxim malaev)

Military Statements

Iranian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Iranian Military
Iranian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Israeli Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Israeli Military position on incident
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Sources (10)

Israelpolice_Ar
28 Feb 2026

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28 Feb 2026

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Update | Operation "Lion's Roar" Explosives experts have completed the handling of shrapnel remnants found in the Carmel region following the Iranian hostile attack.

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تحديث | عملية "زئير الأسد" ​أنهى خبراء المتفجرات معالجة بقايا شظايا تم العثور عليها في منطقة الكرمل في أعقاب الهجمة العدائية الإيرانية

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Evi Gougenheim
28 Feb 2026

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431783

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28 Feb 2026

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Evi Gougenheim

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French

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Spokesperson for the Municipality of Tirat Carmel | February 28, 2026 Security Update: Following the latest alerts: in the northern Nof Yam neighborhood, shrapnel was detected in a multi-story building. Damage was caused, but at this time, no casualties are known. Teams from the Municipality of Tirat Carmel and emergency and rescue forces on the ground are conducting a search. We remind and emphasize: do not approach the scene and follow the instructions of the rear command! Source: Israeleternel on Telegram

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Porte-parole de la municipalité de Tirat Carmel | 28.2.26 Mise à jour de la situation sécuritaire : Suite aux dernières alertes : dans le nord du quartier Nof Yam, un éclat d'obus a été détecté dans un immeuble à plusieurs étages. Des dégâts ont été causés, à ce stade aucune victime n'est connue. Les équipes de la municipalité de Tirat Carmel et les forces d'urgence et de secours sur place effectuent des recherches. Nous rappelons et soulignons : il ne faut pas s'approcher de la scène et il faut suivre les instructions du commandement arrière ! Source Israeleternel sur Telegram

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Tirat Carmel Municipality
28 Feb 2026

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431844

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28 Feb 2026

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עיריית טירת כרמל

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Tirat Carmel Municipality

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Update as of 20:50, Saturday 28.2.26 We recently completed a situation assessment meeting chaired by the mayor and the municipality's CEO, with the participation of emergency complex managers, the Home Front Command district commander, the Tirat Carmel police station commander, representatives of the Fire and Rescue Department and Magen David Adom, and the Water Corporation from the Coastal Springs. In the coming days, the municipality building will be closed. However, the municipality will maintain full functional continuity, within the framework of the defense policy established by the Home Front Command, and will continue to provide services to all residents of the city, including waste removal and other essential services. Starting tomorrow, and in order to enable the best and safest response to residents, the Collection Division will relocate its activities to the 106 municipal hotline until further notice. Enquiries to the Education Department can be made through Hotline 106, the other departments and departments will operate as usual. The Municipal Hotline 106 is available to you 24/7 for any questions, inquiries or inquiries on any subject. We ask residents to continue to demonstrate personal and public responsibility, as was proven today as life-saving behavior during the fall event in the city area. Please adhere to the Home Front Command's instructions - they save lives. The Tirat Carmel Municipality continues to monitor developments and update regularly. You should avoid spreading unofficial information and stay updated only through the official channels of the municipality. We are after a complex day, and we have challenging days ahead. Together, with responsibility and mutual guarantee, we will overcome them too. Update as of 17:20, Saturday. 2/28/26 Since the attack this morning on a residential building in the city, Tirat Carmel Municipality teams have been accompanying the residents, while ensuring their safety and security. Due to the damage and injuries caused, and in accordance with the determination of an engineer and a constructor, it was decided to immediately evacuate six apartments, whose residents were offered evacuation to alternative housing or a hotel. The remaining residents of the other apartments in the building can return to their homes now. Update as of 1:00 PM Tirat Carmel Mayor, Dudu Cohen: "This is a complex scene with extensive damage to property. The rapid response of the municipality teams and the security and rescue forces enabled a quick and efficient handling of the incident. We will assist each family with dedication and accompany each home that was damaged in the best way we know how to do." Dudu Cohen, Mayor of Tirat Carmel, updates from the area where the missile fragment hit: Tirat Carmel Municipality teams are treating the scene of the fall in the city. The teams, led by Mayor Dudu Cohen, who arrived at the affected area shortly after the fall, include, among others, structural engineers, who are assessing the severity of the damage and the degree of danger present in it; Operations Administration employees who arrived first at the scene, are working on site, assisting with blocking and fencing the damaged area and preparing to treat the public space. They also scanned the scene and began cleaning the public space. Security guards were stationed at the scene to protect private property and prevent theft and looting. In addition, social workers from the Welfare and Social Services Department arrived at the scene, who began providing immediate assistance to those affected by the panic. In addition, municipality representatives are assisting residents with property tax referrals in order to receive compensation for damaged property, and a notice on the subject was sent to the building committee for all neighbors. The Tirat Carmel municipality has opened an assistance center for residents at Nof Yam School. Residents whose homes were damaged, or who need any assistance, are invited to contact the center, which is staffed by social workers, psychologists from the Tirat Carmel Municipality, and other workers. Hegel Street is blocked to traffic in both directions. The municipal hotline 106, operating in an enhanced format, continues to be available to residents 24/7. Photos: Tirat Carmel Municipality Spokesperson Tirat Carmel MunicipalityTirat Carmel is a city in the Haifa District of Israel. Tirat Carmel is located between the western slopes of Mount Carmel and the Mediterranean Sea, south of Haifa, near Highway 4, the old highway from Haifa to Tel Aviv. Tirat Carmel has a 2.6 km long coastline.

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עדכון לשעה 20:50, שבת 28.2.26 לפני זמן קצר סיימנו ישיבת הערכת מצב בראשות ראש העיר ומנכ״לית העירייה ובהשתתפות מנהלי מכלולי החירום, מפקד הנפה בפיקוד העורף, מפקד תחנת משטרת טירת כרמל, נציגי כבאות והצלה ומגן דוד אדום, ותאגיד המים מעיינות החוף.בימים הקרובים בניין העירייה יהיה סגור. עם זאת, העירייה תשמור על רציפות תפקודית מלאה, במסגרת מדיניות ההתגוננות שקבע פיקוד העורף, ותמשיך לספק שירותים לכלל תושבות ותושבי העיר, לרבות פינוי פסולת ושירותים חיוניים נוספים.החל ממחר, ועל מנת לאפשר מענה מיטבי ובטוח לתושבים, אגף הגבייה יעתיק את פעילותו למוקד העירוני 106 עד להודעה חדשה. פניות לאגף החינוך ניתן להעביר דרך מוקד 106, שאר האגפים והמחלקות יעבדו כרגיל.המוקד העירוני 106 זמין עבורכם 24/7 לכל שאלה, בירור או פנייה בכל נושא.אנו מבקשים מהתושבים להמשיך ולגלות אחריות אישית וציבורית, כפי שהוכח היום כהתנהלות מצילת חיים במהלך אירוע הנפילה בשטח העיר. אנא הקפידו על הנחיות פיקוד העורף – הן מצילות חיים.עיריית טירת כרמל ממשיכה לעקוב אחר ההתפתחויות ולעדכן באופן שוטף. יש להימנע מהפצת מידע לא רשמי ולהתעדכן אך ורק בערוצים הרשמיים של העירייה.אנחנו אחרי יום מורכב, ולפנינו ימים מאתגרים. יחד, באחריות ובערבות הדדית, נצלח גם אותם. עדכון לשעה 17:20, שבת. 28/2/26 מאז הפגיעה הבוקר בבניין מגורים בעיר, צוותי עיריית טירת כרמל מלווים את הדיירים תוך דאגה לשלומם וביטחונם. בשל הפגיעה והנזק שנגרם, ובהתאם לקביעת מהנדס וקונסטרוקטור, הוחלט על פינוי מידי של שש דירות, שלדייריהן הוצע פינוי לדיור חלופי או לבית מלון. שאר הדיירים בדירות האחרות בבניין יכולים לשוב לבתיהם כבר כעת. עדכון לשעה 13:00 ראש עיריית טירת כרמל, דודו כהן: ״מדובר בזירה מורכבת עם פגיעות רבות ברכוש. התגובה המהירה של צוותי העירייה וכוחות הביטחון וההצלה אפשרה טיפול מהיר ויעיל באירוע. נסייע במסירות לכל משפחה ונלווה כל בית שנפגע בצורה הטובה ביותר, כפי שאנו יודעים לעשות״. דודו כהן, ראש עיריית טירת כרמל, מעדכן מאזור פגיעת שבר הטיל: צוותים של עיריית טירת כרמל מטפלים בזירת הנפילה בעיר. הצוותים, בראשות ראש העיר, דודו כהן, שהגיע לאיזור הפגיעה זמן קצר לאחר הנפילה, כוללים בין השאר מהנדסי בניין, שאומדים את חומרת הנזקים ואת מידת הסכנה הקיימת בהם; עובדי מינהל התפעול שהגיעו ראשונים לזירה, פועלים במקום, מסייעים בחסימות וגידור השטח שנפגע ונערכים לטיפול במרחב הציבורי. כמו כן, סרקו את הזירה והחלו בפעולות ניקוי המרחב הציבורי. בזירה הוצבו מאבטחים אשר שומרים על הרכוש הפרטי ומונעים גניבות וביזה. בנוסף הגיעו למקום עובדים סוציאליים של אגף הרווחה והשירותים החברתיים, שהחלו במתן סיוע מידי לנפגעי חרדה. כמו כן, נציגי העירייה מסייעים לתושבים בהכוונה למס רכוש לצורך קבלת פיצוי על רכוש שנפגע, והודעה בנושא נשלחה לוועד הבניין עבור כלל השכנים. עיריית טירת כרמל פתחה מרכז סיוע לתושבים בבית ספר נוף ים. תושבים שבתיהם ניזוקו, או נזקקים לכל עזרה מוזמנים לפנות למרכז, המאוייש בעובדים סוציאליים, פסיכולוגים של עיריית טירת כרמל, ועובדים נוספים. רחוב הגל נחסם לתנועה בשני הכיוונים. המוקד העירוני 106 הפועל במתכונת מתוגברת ממשיך לעמוד לרשות התושבים 24/7. צילומים: דוברות עיריית טירת כרמל עיריית טירת כרמלטִיַרת כַּרְמֶל היא עיר במחוז חיפה בישראל. טירת כרמל ממוקמת בין המורדות המערביים של הר הכרמל לבין הים התיכון, דרומית לחיפה בסמוך לכביש 4, הכביש הישן מחיפה לתל אביב. לטירת כרמל רצועת חוף באורך של 2.6 ק"מ.

Media from Tirat Carmel Municipality (5)

NW
28 Feb 2026

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An initial report received in the Coastal District indicates that a missile fragment fell on a high-rise residential building in the north of the Nof Yam neighborhood in Tirat Carmel, following alarms heard in the area. Firefighters who were rushed to the scene located a fragment that hit the 20th floor of the building and stopped on the 17th floor, causing damage to the structure. According to medical teams on the scene, one person was slightly injured as a result of the impact. Firefighters operated on the scene and conducted searches on the floors of the building in order to rule out the presence of anyone trapped, and according to reports, no fire broke out on the scene despite the damage caused. The Tirat Carmel Municipality reported that municipal teams, along with emergency and rescue forces, are on the scene and are continuing to inspect and scan. The incident caused damage to the building, but at this stage no additional casualties have been reported. The municipality emphasized that the public is asked to avoid coming to the scene and not approach the location, and to continue to act in accordance with the Home Front Command's instructions.

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דיווח ראשוני שהתקבל בגזרת מחוז חוף מצביע על נפילת רסיס טיל בבניין מגורים רב קומות בצפון שכונת נוף ים בטירת כרמל, בעקבות האזעקות שנשמעו באזור. לוחמי האש שהוזנקו לזירה איתרו רסיס שפגע בקומה ה-20 בבניין ונעצר בקומה ה-17, תוך גרימת נזק למבנה. על פי צוותי הרפואה במקום, אדם אחד נפגע באורח קל כתוצאה מהפגיעה. צוותי הכיבוי פעלו במקום וביצעו סריקות בקומות הבניין במטרה לשלול הימצאות לכודים, כאשר על פי הדיווחים לא פרצה שריפה במקום למרות הנזק שנגרם. בעיריית טירת כרמל עדכנו כי צוותי העירייה יחד עם כוחות החירום וההצלה נמצאים בשטח וממשיכים בבדיקות ובסריקות. בעקבות האירוע נגרם נזק לבניין, אך בשלב זה לא דווח על נפגעים נוספים. בעירייה הדגישו כי הציבור מתבקש להימנע מהגעה לזירה ולא להתקרב למקום, ולהמשיך לפעול בהתאם להנחיות פיקוד העורף.

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Newzim
28 Feb 2026

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President Yitzhak Herzog spoke with the mayor of Tirat Carmel, Dudu Cohen, following the missile strike this morning on a residential building in the city, and asked to strengthen the city's residents. In their conversation, President Herzog expressed his support for the residents of Tirat Ha'ir, and inquired about the condition of the residents of the building that was damaged. Among other things, the president told the mayor: "I am calling to strengthen you and all your residents. Please convey to the residents of Tirat Carmel words of encouragement and strength from me on behalf of the entire country." The mayor thanked the president for his words, shared with him the details of the incident and the way the municipality and the security and rescue forces handled it, and revealed that a major disaster was averted in the incident: "To my great joy, the missile did not explode, and this is an event that ended in a truly great miracle. The damage was serious. The missile penetrated the roof and passed several floors. To our great joy, it missed the fire brigade by several meters." "The residents of Tirat Carmel are strong, our people are very strong," added the mayor, "We are confident that the IDF and the security forces will do the job and finish the mission, and God willing we will return to normal." At the end of their conversation, President Herzog sent a message to the mayor, saying that he would be happy to visit Tirat Carmel soon. Dudu Cohen, Mayor of Tirat Carmel, in conversation with President Herzog Newzim - Israel's network of local news sites, respects copyright and makes every effort to locate the copyright holders of the works included in all our articles online. If you find a work If you own the rights to it and you are interested in removing it from the article or adding credit to it, please contact us by phone/WhatsApp: 0522818000 or send to email: .mnewzim@gmail.com More News for you April 16, 2026 Celebrating Independence - Near the House: Independence Day events in Tirat Carmel will be held in a special community format April 16, 2026 Introducing a repayment plan: between a desire to finish quickly and consequences that you are not always told about. Legal column on insolvency by Attorney Rozit Yaakov April 17, 2026 Shabachim were caught in a building under renovation in Haifa and it was closed by the police April 17, 2026 Afula: A baby girl was accidentally locked in a car, a Yedidim volunteer rescued her safely April 17, 2026 Yokneam Illit: Female driver evacuated in critical condition after being injured in car accident Back to top button

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נשיא המדינה, יצחק הרצוג שוחח עם ראש העיר טירת כרמל, דודו כהן בעקבות פגיעת הטיל הבוקר בבניין מגורים בעיר, וביקש לחזק את תושבי העיר. בשיחתם הביע הנשיא הרצוג את תמיכתו בתושבות ותושבי טירת העיר, והתעניין במצבם של הדיירים בבניין שנפגע. בין השאר אמר הנשיא לראש העיר: "אני מתקשר לחזק אותך ואת כל תושביך, תעביר לתושבי טירת כרמל דברי עידוד וחיזוק ממני בשם כל המדינה". ראש העיר הודה לנשיא על דבריו, שיתף אותו בפרטי האירוע ובאופן הטיפול של העירייה וכוחות הביטחון וההצלה, וחשף כי באירוע נמנע אסון כבד: "לשמחתי הרבה הטיל לא התפוצץ, וזה אירוע שהסתיים בנס גדול באמת, הנזק רציני. הטיל חדר מהגג ועבר כמה קומות, לשמחתנו הרבה הוא פספס בכמה מטרים את הממ"דים". "תושבי טירת כרמל חזקים, העם שלנו חזק מאוד", הוסיף ראש העיר, "אנחנו בטוחים שצה"ל וכוחות הביטחון יעשו את העבודה ויסיימו את המשימה, ובע"ה נחזור לשגרה". בסיום שיחתם מסר אמר הנשיא הרצוג לראש העיר, כי ישמח לבקר בקרוב בטירת כרמל. דודו כהן ראש עיריית טירת כרמל בשיחה עם הנשיא הרצוג ניוזים- רשת אתרי החדשות המקומיות של ישראל, מכבדת את זכויות היוצרים ועושה את כל המאמצים לאיתור בעלי הזכויות של היצירות הכלולות בכל הכתבות שלנו ברשת. במידה ומצאתם יצירה שאת/ה בעלי הזכויות עליה ואתם מעוניינים להוריד אותה מהכתבה או להוסיף לה קרדיט, אנא פנו אלינו בטלפון/ ווטסאפ: 0522818000 או שלחו למייל: .mnewzim@gmail.com עוד ניוזים בשבילך אפריל 16, 2026 חוגגים עצמאות – ליד הבית: אירועי יום העצמאות בטירת כרמל יתקיימו במתכונת קהילתית מיוחדת אפריל 16, 2026 הקדמת תוכנית פירעון: בין רצון לסיים מהר לבין השלכות שלא תמיד מספרים לכם. טור משפטי בנושא חדלות פירעון מאת עו"ד רוזית יעקב אפריל 17, 2026 נתפסו שב"חים בבניין בשיפוץ בחיפה והוא נסגר ע"י המשטרה אפריל 17, 2026 עפולה: תינוקת ננעלה בשגגה ברכב, מתנדב ידידים חילץ אותה בשלום אפריל 17, 2026 יקנעם עילית: נהגת רכב פונתה במצב קשה לאחר שנפגעה בתאונת דרכים Back to top button

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A man was lightly wounded by shrapnel that fell into the yard of a home in Umm al-Fahm. In Tirat Carmel, a resident was lightly injured when a missile strike caused heavy damage to a residential building. Firefighters from the Coastal District responded to a fragment that penetrated the 20th floor of an apartment building and came to rest on the 14th floor. Medical teams at the scene reported one person in light condition. Forces were searching the building to rule out anyone trapped.

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The Magen David Adom ambulance service says it has treated a total of 89 people who were lightly injured as a result of Iran’s ballistic missile attacks, the vast majority of them indirectly. MDA says a 16-year-old was hurt by shrapnel in Kfar Qasim, a man in his 50s was injured by a blast shockwave in Ka’abiyye-Tabbash-Hajajrem, and a 53-year-old was wounded after falling from a height following a missile fragment impact in Tirat Carmel. The other 86 were injured after falling over while running to shelters, MDA says. Six others were treated for acute anxiety.
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Operation Roaring Lion: Since Saturday morning, with the launch of the combined assault on Iran, hundreds of sirens have sounded consecutively in communities across Israel following the launch of an unknown number of missiles toward the country. Some were intercepted, while impacts, shrapnel strikes and injuries, most of them light, were reported in several locations nationwide.A man was lightly wounded by shrapnel that fell into the yard of a home in Umm al-Fahm. In Tirat Carmel, a resident was lightly injured when a missile strike caused heavy damage to a residential building. Firefighters from the Coastal District responded to a fragment that penetrated the 20th floor of an apartment building and came to rest on the 14th floor. Medical teams at the scene reported one person in light condition. Forces were searching the building to rule out anyone trapped.In another northern community, a person was lightly wounded. MAKE ynetGlobal MY TRUSTED SOURCE Haifa Station Commander Deputy Fire Chief Kobi Mizrahi said, “We identified an impact on the 20th floor of the building, which caused damage affecting down to the 14th floor. Our crews operated at the scene to rule out trapped individuals, prevent fire outbreaks and ensure no damage was caused to the building’s infrastructure.” Eliran, a resident of the building, told ynet, “We experienced a great miracle. It appears to have been a large interceptor fragment that landed here. We heard a huge explosion and by sheer luck there is only one person lightly hurt. The damage is extensive, but the main thing is that forces are here assisting. All residents of the building will be evacuated soon, we were promised.”Linoy Ben Harosh, whose 15th-floor apartment was hit by the large fragment, said she had been inside the reinforced room. “We heard the siren, we were eating breakfast and then there was an early warning. We ran to the safe room and our three children went in with us. We have significant damage at home. We understood it entered several floors down from the upper levels. It was a great miracle that we were in the safe room. People must follow the instructions.”Police sappers were called to handle fragments in central Jerusalem and in Beit Shemesh. No injuries were reported. Remnants were also located near Kafr Manda, again without injuries. In the south, debris and rising smoke were reported, with no casualties. Magen David Adom said that beyond those injured by impacts and fragments, several people were treated after being hurt on their way to protected spaces. All were fully conscious. Others across the country were treated for anxiety.At 12:05 p.m., the Home Front Command updated that residents could leave protected spaces but must remain nearby. The IDF spokesperson said rescue and recovery forces were operating at several impact sites nationwide. “Avoid gatherings in these areas,” he stressed.After weeks of mounting tension, the United States and Israel on Saturday morning opened a war against Iran. Reports from Tehran described extensive strikes at multiple sites across the country and in the capital.Targets in the initial waves reportedly included senior regime figures, with damage reported at a compound belonging to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the presidential palace, the Intelligence Ministry and the National Security Council headquarters. Military targets were also struck, including bases, launchers and air defense systems.The assault began about 10 days after President Donald Trump’s declaration of a deadline he had set for Tehran to agree to halt its nuclear program. On Saturday morning he said, “We launched a major operation in Iran. The goal is to eliminate immediate threats.”At about 8:20 a.m., sirens sounded nationwide and residents received mobile phone alerts instructing them to remain vigilant and stay near protected spaces.

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Hebrew media: Report of damage from Iranian missile fire in the Tirat Carmel area

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