Damage reported across central Israel after debris from Iranian missile falls in multiple areas
Israeli media reports major damage in Petah Tikva, fire near Gaza envelope
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Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile caused damage to several locations across central Israel early Monday, Israeli media reported.
Israel’s Channel 12 said reports were received of missile fragments falling in eight locations, prompting emergency and rescue teams to head to the affected sites.
The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported considerable damage in the city of Petah Tikva, east of Tel Aviv, after missile fragments struck the area.
The missile launched from Iran was described by the newspaper as a cluster-type missile.
A fire also broke out in Nir Am near the Gaza envelope after debris from the missile fell in the area, the report said.
A regional escalation has continued to flare since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,300 people so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries, which it says are targeting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
