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Seven people were injured, one critically, after an Iranian missile struck Jerusalem late Sunday.
According to Israeli emergency services, Iran launched a fresh wave of strikes targeting Israel.
As a result, massive explosions echoed across Jerusalem during the latest missile barrage.
An Anadolu correspondent confirmed that numerous ambulances rushed to the impact site.
Earlier, at least five explosions were reported in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and nearby areas.
These blasts followed another round of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
Meanwhile, eyewitnesses reported a powerful explosion in the northern city of Haifa.
Subsequently, Israel’s Channel 12 said sirens sounded across southern and eastern regions.
The alarms followed a new barrage of missiles fired from Iran.
Later, additional sirens were activated in northern parts of the country.
Furthermore, Channel 12 reported that a missile or shrapnel landed near Tel Aviv.
The impact occurred in central Israel during the ongoing assault.
In addition, Yedioth Ahronoth reported material damage near Tel Aviv.
Buildings were affected after missile debris fell in the area.
However, no injuries were recorded in that specific incident.
Soon after, sirens sounded again in Dimona and the Negev region.
They also echoed across the Dead Sea area and southern Israel.
Meanwhile, Israel’s ambulance service reported injuries in greater Tel Aviv.
Several people were hurt while rushing toward shelters, the statement said.
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At the same time, public broadcaster KAN announced an extended nationwide state of emergency.
The extension will remain until March 12. Officials linked its end to concluding the military operation against Iran.
Earlier Sunday, ambulance officials confirmed rising casualties in Beit Shemesh.
The city lies west of occupied Jerusalem.
The death toll from a missile strike there increased to nine.
Consequently, total fatalities in Israel reached twelve.
Moreover, more than five hundred people have been injured since Saturday.
Iran began responding after a joint Israeli-US attack.
Tensions escalated further when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
The attack reportedly killed several senior Iranian leaders.
Among them was Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran launched drones and missiles against Israel.
The strikes also targeted US assets and several Gulf countries.
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