The Digest:
Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel, Jerusalem, Haifa, and parts of the occupied West Bank on Thursday as Iran launched multiple missile waves. The Israeli military reported seven waves of incoming missiles throughout the day, with its defence systems intercepting the projectiles. Falling shrapnel wounded seven people, with houses damaged in Kafr Qassem by cluster munitions and a residential building struck by debris in Tel Aviv. The attacks came amid escalating conflict that began on February 28, with Hezbollah also firing rockets into Israel from Lebanon.
Key Points:
- Seven missile waves triggered sirens across major Israeli cities, with defence systems intercepting incoming projectiles.
- Falling shrapnel wounded seven people, with damage reported to houses in Kafr Qassem and a Tel Aviv apartment building.
- The first attack came after a 14-hour lull, with Hezbollah also launching rockets from Lebanon overnight.
- An Israeli soldier was killed in fighting in southern Lebanon on Thursday, bringing military casualties in the region to three.
- The attacks mark a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict that began nearly a month ago.
Sources: AFP, Channels Television
