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Iranian Missile Strike Kills 13 in Retaliation for Israeli Airstrikes

Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed further military action as rescue teams sift through extensive residential destruction

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Overview

  • Iran launched a coordinated missile barrage overnight that struck roughly 22 locations across Israel, including Bat Yam, Tel Aviv and Rishon Lezion.
  • At least 13 people died in the attacks—six in central Israel and four in the northern town of Tamra—and more than 100 others were wounded.
  • Dozens of apartment buildings were heavily damaged or flattened in Bat Yam, prompting the Home Front Command to conduct prolonged search-and-rescue operations.
  • Residents described waking to explosions without hearing missile sirens and expressed deep shock and anxiety over the sudden devastation.
  • Israel carried out airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites on June 13, and Netanyahu has pledged to intensify the campaign in response.