Four people, including a mother and her two daughters, aged 13 and 20, lost their lives tonight in Tamra, a city in northern Israel, after Iran launched a wave of missiles targeting the country. The fourth person killed was also a relative of the family.
The attack set off warning sirens throughout the North, including in Haifa and surrounding Krayot neighborhoods. Locals reported loud booms as missiles landed in the area, shaking homes and causing widespread alarm.
Tafsar Yair Elkayam, Commander of the Fire and Rescue Services for the Northern District, described the scene: “This is a scene with extensive destruction of a four-story building that sustained a direct hit, causing the top floor to partially collapse. Firefighting teams rescued four trapped individuals from the building and transferred them to medical personnel. Even at this stage, firefighters alongside Home Front Command forces are continuing to search the site for additional people who may be trapped.”
Emergency responders from Magen David Adom provided care to six individuals suffering from emotional trauma, while another seven people with minor physical injuries were taken to nearby Rambam and Bnei Zion medical centers for treatment.
According to the Sabrine news agency, Iran fired approximately 100 missiles at northern Israel during the overnight assault. A number of the missiles reportedly fell in Syria rather than reaching Israeli targets.
The IDF released a statement confirming, “While the IDF is operating to intercept missiles launched from Iran, the IAF is currently striking military targets in Tehran.” Around the same time, the Home Front Command issued urgent instructions advising all citizens to stay close to protected shelters, minimize outdoor movement, and refrain from gathering in public spaces.
In the hours leading up to the strike, Iranian state media had broadcast threats of “heavy and destructive” attacks on Israel, warning that retaliation was imminent.
{Matzav.com Israel}