At least two people were killed after an Iranian missile strike hit multiple locations around Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police and emergency services.
An emergency responder from Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service told AFP that several sites were struck, with visible smoke rising from a damaged building and widespread destruction, including shattered glass.
“We found two victims unconscious, without pulse or breathing, suffering from severe injuries,” the responder said.
Medics later confirmed that a man and a woman died from serious shrapnel wounds in Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv.
In nearby Bnei Brak, MDA teams treated another man who sustained minor shrapnel injuries to his hand before he was taken to hospital.
Meanwhile, tensions spread across the Gulf region, with both Saudi Arabia and Kuwait reporting incoming aerial threats.
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said it intercepted and destroyed six drones over the country’s eastern region.
Kuwait’s military also confirmed its air defence systems were actively responding to what it described as “hostile missile and drone threats,” urging residents to follow safety instructions. It added that any explosions heard were due to interception efforts.
#With inputs from BBC