At least 9 injured in Israel after fresh Iranian missile strike: Emergency service

By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) - At least nine people were injured in northern and southern Israel following a fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks, Israeli authorities said Sunday.

According to Israel’s National Emergency Service, Magen David Adom, seven people were wounded in the northern city of Haifa, while two others were injured in the south.

Separately, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported a total of eight injuries from the latest missile strikes.

The Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth said the attack sparked multiple fires in Haifa, including in two buildings, and added that blazes were also reported in southern Israel.

Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on multiple sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, on Friday, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes within hours.

Israeli authorities said that at least 13 people were killed and more than 370 others injured in Iranian missile attacks since Friday.

Iranian Health Ministry said that 128 people were killed and 900 others were injured since the Israeli attacks started on Friday.