Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 3 Injure 80 Across Central Israel

Iran launched multiple barrages of ballistic missiles targeting central Israel, including residential areas in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Rishon Lezion, resulting in three fatalities and dozens of injuries. Among the dead were Yisrael Aloni, 73, killed by a direct missile strike to his apartment in Rishon Lezion, and Etti Cohen Engel, who died after being critically wounded in Ramat Gan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported firing approximately 200 missiles from Iran, with most intercepted by air defenses, while about 25% were intentionally allowed to fall in open areas to avoid critical infrastructure damage. The IDF also claimed to have destroyed an Iranian air base in retaliation, with explosions reported in Isfahan and Tehran. Iranian media exaggerated the number of missiles launched, but the IDF confirmed the Iranian leadership was caught off guard by the attack, which weakened Iran's response capabilities. Sirens blared across Israel during the attacks, but some victims, including Aloni, were caught outside of protected areas due to lack of prior Home Front Command alerts for certain strikes.