Iran’s Heavy Missiles Penetrate Israeli Air Defense; 8 Killed in Beit Shemesh

The attack, which occurred approximately 30 km west of Jerusalem, resulted in at least 8 fatalities and left 20 others wounded, according to a report by The Times of Israel citing the Israeli military (IDF).

The strike comes amidst a series of retaliatory actions; Tehran has reportedly been hit by 60 Israeli airstrikes within the last 24 hours. The Iranian state news agency IRNA, quoting the Red Crescent Society, confirmed that at least 57 people have been killed in Tehran due to these bombardments. The direct confrontation between the two nations has intensified following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, pushing the Middle East into an unprecedented state of volatility.