Iran Launches Major Missile Barrage on Israel, Injuring 14 Including Young Girl
Iran launched a major missile barrage on central Israel on April 1, injuring 14 people, including a young girl, despite interceptions by defense systems. The attack, claimed by Houthis and Hezbollah, escalates the ongoing five-week conflict sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
The missile strikes targeted areas near Tel Aviv, where falling debris ignited fires and caused structural damage to buildings. Emergency response teams from Magen David Adom were deployed swiftly to affected sites, with paramedics providing urgent medical care and transporting the critically wounded child for treatment. Authorities confirmed that no deaths occurred in this barrage.
The strikes were claimed jointly by the Houthis and Hezbollah, underscoring the widening scope of the conflict. The attack disrupted holiday plans across the region, heightening public anxiety as sirens and explosions gripped central Israel.
The broader conflict, now entering its fifth week, was sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Since then, the escalation has resulted in dozens of deaths in Israel and nearly 2,000 fatalities in Iran, reflecting the severe and ongoing humanitarian toll.
This latest barrage highlights the intensity and persistence of hostilities, raising concerns over further escalation and its regional consequences as military engagements continue to unfold.

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