More than 200 rockets have been fired at Israel since this morning. Most were intercepted, but several areas in the country suffered direct hits. In Petah Tikva, four Israelis sustained minor injuries, and one was moderately injured. In Haifa, a direct hit caused two minor injuries, and one individual was treated for shock. Additionally, a woman was lightly injured in Ma’alot, and a man was critically injured in Kfar Blum. All casualties were evacuated to hospitals for medical treatment.
Property damage occurred in homes and vehicles in Metula, Ma’alot, Haifa, the Krayot, and Petah Tikva. Police are urging citizens to avoid approaching impact zones to ensure their safety.
Magen David Adom (MDA) reported about the Petah Tikva strike that MDA teams surveyed several sites where reports had been received.
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MDA stated, “MDA medics and paramedics are providing medical treatment and evacuating to Beilinson Hospital a 70-year-old woman in moderate condition after inhaling smoke from a car that caught fire. A 23-year-old man with minor injuries from shockwaves is also being treated, along with several individuals suffering from anxiety and minor injuries sustained while rushing to protected areas. Further updates will be provided as necessary.”
United Hatzalah paramedic Doron Shafir, who arrived at the impact site in Haifa, reported that the organization’s responders treated several individuals for minor injuries and anxiety. He urged the public to avoid the area to prevent further risks and to allow responders to do their work.
Police reported that in Nahariya, the Krayot, and Haifa, several impacts were identified. A direct hit in Nahariya caused damage to a building without injuries, while in Haifa, a direct hit on a building placed it at risk of collapse, prompting teams to evacuate residents. Police noted minor injuries from shock and shrapnel in the Krayot, where intercepted debris also caused light property damage.
Police are calling on the public to avoid impacted areas while officers and bomb disposal experts inspect the zones, remove hazards, and handle remnants of the weaponry.
One of the impact sites was a home in Rinatya. Fortunately, the family was out on a tour of the Gaza envelope area at the time of the rocket strike and was not home. A family member noted that their house lacks a protected shelter.