An Iranian missile strike hit the southern Israeli city of Dimona on Saturday, causing a building to collapse and injuring at least 47 people, according to Israeli media reports. Among the injured was a 12-year-old boy who sustained serious injuries from shrapnel. Footage broadcast by local outlets showed a large projectile descending rapidly from the sky before a powerful explosion.

Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported, citing the country’s emergency medical services, that at least 20 people were injured in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Separately, Channel 12 said that in northern Israel’s Ma’alot-Tarshiha area, at least eight people were wounded in a rocket strike. The Times of Israel reported that Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets targeting that northern region, according to Al Jazeera.

The incidents come amid escalating cross-border hostilities, with reports of multiple overnight attacks across five Israeli cities and rising regional tensions involving Iran and its allies.

About 150 families were evacuated from the southern Israeli city of Arad after an Iranian missile strike, according to the city’s mayor, as reported by Al Jazeera. The evacuation was carried out swiftly to ensure the safety of residents living in the area where the missile landed. Emergency services in Israel confirmed that at least 64 people were injured in the attack, with several in serious condition.

The strike caused extensive damage in the affected area, prompting ongoing rescue and relief operations. Local authorities are continuing efforts to assess the full extent of the destruction and provide assistance to displaced families. The incident marks another escalation in regional tensions following recent reports of Iranian attacks on Israeli facilities.

Emergency response teams remain active in Arad as recovery work continues, with officials prioritizing medical care and shelter for those impacted by the missile strike.

An Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli city of Arad on March 22, 2026, damaging residential buildings and injuring at least 75 people, according to Israeli media reports. The missile reportedly penetrated Israel’s air defense system, which failed to intercept it despite two attempts. Among the injured, ten were in serious condition, and a five-year-old child was critically hurt. The Israeli Air Force has launched an investigation into the defense system’s failure.

The country’s fire service confirmed that the missile hit the center of Arad, causing extensive damage. Hospitals in the area declared an emergency, and emergency services treated numerous casualties. Following the attack and a recent strike in Dimona that injured nearly 100 people, Israel’s Education Ministry suspended all in-person classes nationwide for Sunday and Monday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he had ordered the strengthening of emergency and rescue forces operating on the ground, as authorities worked to assess the situation and respond to the escalating security threat.

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has questioned the effectiveness of Israel’s air defense system following recent missile attacks on the southern city of Dimona. In a post on social media platform X, he stated that if Israel failed to intercept missiles in the heavily protected Dimona area, it signals a new phase in the conflict. He further claimed that Israel’s skies are now defenseless.

Dimona, located in the Negev Desert, is known as one of Israel’s key nuclear research centers and is central to the country’s undeclared nuclear program. According to the report, Iran launched five missile attacks on the sensitive city within a 24-hour period, raising concerns about the vulnerability of Israel’s defense systems.

The incident underscores escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with the focus now on the strategic implications of the strikes on Dimona and the broader regional security situation.

On March 22, 2026, Iran launched a missile strike on the Israeli city of Dimona, a location known for housing key nuclear facilities. According to Al Jazeera, one of the missiles hit a three-story building, causing it to collapse and injuring at least 39 people. The attack marked the fifth missile strike on the city within 24 hours, intensifying the already volatile situation in the region.

Iranian media claimed the assault was retaliation for an earlier strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site. However, this claim could not be independently verified. Dimona, located in Israel’s Negev Desert, is widely regarded as a central hub of the country’s undeclared nuclear program, making the incident particularly sensitive.

Local sources reported that the missile used in the attack appeared to be of a new type not previously seen. Due to the high security of the area, Israeli authorities have imposed restrictions on releasing further details about the incident.

A United Nations expert has accused Israel of systematically torturing Palestinians in custody since October 7, 2023, describing the scale of abuse as indicative of “collective vengeance and destructive intent.” In a report titled “Torture and genocide,” Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, said detainees have faced brutal physical and psychological abuse, including beatings, sexual violence, starvation, and deprivation of basic human conditions. She cited at least 300 testimonies and reported that more than 18,500 Palestinians, including 1,500 children, have been arrested, with about 9,000 still detained and over 4,000 subjected to enforced disappearance.

The report, released Friday, focuses on Israeli conduct while condemning torture by all parties. Albanese said Israel’s detention system has become one of “systemic and widespread humiliation, coercion, and terror.” She urged Israel to immediately end all acts of torture and called on the International Criminal Court prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for Israel’s defence, national security, and finance ministers.

Albanese, who will present her findings to the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, has faced criticism from Israel and some Western governments, including France and Germany, over her previous statements on Gaza.

The Israeli military reported detecting another wave of Iranian missiles heading toward its territory, stating that air defense systems were actively working to intercept them. According to The Times of Israel, sirens could be sounded in central Israel amid fears of further attacks.

Throughout Friday, Israeli authorities were forced to activate warning sirens at least ten times across the country due to repeated Iranian missile strikes. In northern Israel, sirens also sounded frequently following continuous rocket fire from Lebanon’s Hezbollah group. Although civilian casualties were limited, the attacks caused significant damage in several areas.

In occupied East Jerusalem, debris from an intercepted missile reportedly fell dangerously close to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, damaging nearby vehicles. The mosque remains closed under Israeli control, and officials described the incident as a serious safety concern.

An Israeli reserve soldier working on the Iron Dome air defense system has been arrested for allegedly leaking classified information to Iran. The 26-year-old, identified as Raj Cohen, is accused of providing sensitive security data in exchange for money. According to the newspaper Haaretz, Israel’s Shin Bet security agency and the Lahav-433 special police unit carried out the arrest. Investigators found that Cohen had been in contact with Iranian agents for several months and acted under their direction.

Authorities claim Cohen knowingly communicated with Iranian operatives and accepted payment for the information. Formal charges have already been filed against him. Officials fear that critical details about the Iron Dome system, which intercepts short-range rockets, may have been compromised. The soldier reportedly lived in Jerusalem.

Israeli officials said enemy groups have intensified efforts to recruit spies through social media amid the ongoing conflict, while Israel has also increased intelligence operations in Iran and Lebanon. The report added that Iran recently detained several suspected spies accused of working for the United States and Israel, signaling heightened regional espionage activity.

Israeli forces prevented Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, citing security reasons. The mosque was closed on the day of Eid, forcing hundreds of worshippers to pray near its gates and surrounding streets. According to reports, this was the first time since 1967 that Eid prayers did not take place inside the mosque.

The closure led to heightened tension among Palestinians. Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, the mosque’s preacher and former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, issued a religious directive urging Muslims to pray as close as possible to the mosque. Al Jazeera reported that when worshippers attempted to gather for Friday prayers, Israeli forces fired tear gas and dispersed them.

The incident occurred amid ongoing conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, with Israel already imposing strict entry restrictions at Al-Aqsa. Observers noted that the closure further escalated regional tensions.

Iranian rocket attacks on Jerusalem have increased, with four strikes reported on Thursday night and two more on Friday morning. No casualties have been reported so far. Additional attacks using other weapons were also launched toward northern and southern Israel. In response, Israel carried out strikes in Tehran, claiming to have targeted Iranian government infrastructure.

According to the Israeli military, Iran still possesses more than 150 operational missile launchers and several hundred ballistic missiles. Israel’s Kan News reported that since the start of the war, Iran has fired about 900 ballistic missiles, including 350 aimed at Israel and the rest toward Gulf countries. Iranian state-linked WANA news agency released a video showing missiles being launched from an undisclosed location.

While Israel asserts that it is preventing Iran from producing new missiles, a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps stated that the country’s missile production industry remains fully active during wartime, with no concerns about production or stockpiles.

Israeli forces have been accused of attacking worshippers who gathered for Eid al-Fitr prayers near the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. According to a report by Al Jazeera, tear gas shells were fired to disperse the crowd, and operations were carried out to prevent the prayers from taking place. The incident occurred on Friday and has drawn attention due to its timing during one of the holiest events in the Muslim calendar.

The report noted that Israeli authorities had already imposed strict restrictions on entry to the Al-Aqsa Mosque amid ongoing tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States. Observers said the latest confrontation has further heightened regional tensions. The situation reflects the fragile security environment surrounding religious sites in Jerusalem.

Analysts cited in the report suggested that the incident could exacerbate instability in the region, where religious and geopolitical disputes remain deeply intertwined.

Israeli forces prevented Palestinians from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, according to Al Jazeera. As access to the mosque was blocked, hundreds of worshippers prayed at the gates and on nearby streets, particularly around the Damascus Gate area.

Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli soldiers closed the entrances to the mosque courtyard, stopping worshippers from entering. The Jerusalem Governorate condemned the move as a dangerous escalation and a direct violation of religious freedom. Citing the Palestinian news agency Wafa, it said the action aimed to impose a new Judaization reality and detach the mosque from its Palestinian and Islamic identity.

This marks the first time in six decades that Eid prayers could not be held inside Al-Aqsa Mosque, highlighting growing tensions in the region.

An Iranian missile struck Israel’s Haifa oil refinery, causing partial disruption to its operations, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The attack occurred on Thursday, and the Oil Refineries Company confirmed in a Friday statement that critical power supply infrastructure was damaged.

The company specified that the missile hit a power system serving a third-party facility essential to refinery operations. Despite the damage, most production units remain operational, and some of the affected units are being gradually restarted. Authorities expect full operations to resume within a few days.

The incident adds to ongoing regional instability, though the report did not mention any casualties or broader military responses. The company’s focus remains on restoring full functionality as soon as possible.

Israel has extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to Muslims around the world. On Friday, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a message on Facebook wishing Eid Mubarak to Muslims in Israel and across the globe. The post included a greeting card featuring messages in English and Arabic and expressed hopes for peace, joy, and brighter days ahead.

In addition to the ministry’s message, Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a statement marking the occasion. He noted that this year’s Eid al-Fitr comes at a complex and sensitive time, as Israel continues efforts to build a better and safer future for all people in the region. Herzog reaffirmed the country’s commitment to tolerance and mutual respect.

The president’s message concluded with a wish for peace and prosperity, emphasizing the hope that such days will arrive soon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is winning the war and that Iran is collapsing. He asserted that Iran will no longer be able to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. His statement came as Iran launched a series of missile attacks targeting Israel, with explosions reported in Jerusalem and air raid sirens sounding across the city.

According to the Israeli military, three rounds of missile strikes were detected within an hour and a half before midnight local time. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were available. Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported that air raid sirens also went off in northern Israel following the Iranian missile attacks.

The escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities between Israel and Iran, with both sides exchanging military actions amid heightened regional tensions.