An Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town of Arad on Saturday after air defence systems failed to intercept it, causing extensive damage and leaving scores injured, officials said.
Israel’s emergency services reported that at least 88 people were taken to hospital, including 10 in serious condition.
Dozens more were injured in a separate strike in Dimona, located about 13 kilometres from a key nuclear facility.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the situation as a “very difficult evening” for the country.
With inputs from BBC