"Iranian ballistic missile barrages wounded about 100 people in southern Israel on Saturday, striking the cities of Arad and Dimona after air defence systems failed to intercept at least two projectiles."
"Among the injured were a 12-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, both reported to be in serious condition. Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 reported early indications of possible fatalities, though there was no official confirmation."
"A mass-casualty incident was declared at Soroka hospital in Beersheba, as emergency teams responded to multiple impact sites. Magen David Adom's chief executive described the scene as an event of enormous magnitude."
"The Israeli air force said it had opened an investigation into the apparent failure to intercept the missile that struck Arad. The air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile."
Iranian ballistic missile strikes on southern Israel resulted in approximately 100 injuries, including serious cases among children. The cities of Arad and Dimona were hit, with air defense systems failing to intercept at least two missiles. Reports indicated possible fatalities, and a mass-casualty incident was declared at Soroka hospital. Structural damage and fires were caused by the missile impacts. Investigations into the failure of air defense systems have been initiated by the Israeli air force and Home Front Command.
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