Two of the three victims killed by the Iranian missile attacks on Shabbos were identified as Yisrael Aloni, H’yd, and Etti Cohen Engel, H’yd, A siren had sounded before the attack, but a glitch in the IDF’s alert system resulted in no prior warnings from the Home Front Command before the barrages in Ramat Gan and Rishon L’Tzion. All three victims were not in protected spaces when they were fatally injured. The IDF said that the deaths could have been avoided since there were protected spaces near those killed. “If they had entered the shelter, nothing would have happened,” officials said.

Three people were killed by missiles fired by Iran at Israel on Friday night and early Shabbos morning. A man and a woman in central Israel were pronounced dead early Shabbos morning after a missile struck a residential neighborhood in central Israel. Twenty-seven people were injured and evacuated to nearby hospitals. Extensive damage was caused to buildings and vehicles in the area. The mayor of the city where the strike occurred told Kan Reshet Bet: “These are the most difficult images I have ever seen. You have to see what is happening here to understand why you need to stay in protected spaces.” On Friday night, a 60-year-old woman was killed and 62 people were injured by missiles fired from Iran that fell in several locations in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Very serious damage in Tel Aviv as emergency personnel search for possible people under rubble after a direct hit from an Iranian ballistic missile.

TEHILLIM: Fox News reporter Trey Yingst says there is a massive amount of damage in the suburbs of Tel Aviv on a few blocks. They are still digging through the rubble, looking for survivors.

Fires continue to burn in the Iranian capital of Tehran, following several strikes possibly targeting something at or near Mehrabad International Airport.

HY’D: In the first wave of Iranian missiles fired at Central Israel, one woman, around 70 years old, was found under rubble in critical condition and was given CPR during evacuation. She has sadly passed away from her injuries. [VIDEO VIA NON-JEW]

LISTEN TO THIS TIMELY MESSAGE: Hagaon HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch instructs everyone to recite Tehillim after all Tefillos – even on Shabbos. The Rosh Yeshiva is currently in Chicago.

HORROR: The skies over Central Israel a few minutes ago. Several impacts reported in the Tel Aviv area. No word on injuries. Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country and to remain near them.

As Klal Yisroel continues to face grave danger amid the ongoing war with Iran, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Slabodka in Bnei Brak, has issued a directive urging increased tefillah and supplication.
Speaking from Chicago, where he is currently visiting and will spend Shabbos, Rav Moshe Hillel called for the recitation of Tehillim following every tefillah, even on Shabbos.
“It’s very important to say Tehillim after every tefillah, on Shabbos as well,” Rav Moshe Hillel stated.

Iran initiated a third round of missile attacks against Israel on Friday night, according to sources. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it had identified a new wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory toward Israeli cities.
Air raid sirens rang out across wide regions of the country as Israel’s missile defense systems scrambled to intercept the incoming threats. Authorities instructed civilians to remain inside bomb shelters until further notice.

Defense Minister Yisroel Katz issued a strong warning on Friday following Iran’s large-scale launch of ballistic missiles aimed at Israeli cities. He declared that the attack had violated fundamental boundaries and emphasized that Israel would act to protect its people while making sure that Iran’s leadership faces severe consequences.
“Iran crossed red lines when it dared to fire missiles at civilian population centers in Israel,” he said in a statement. “We will continue to defend Israel’s citizens and ensure that the ayatollah regime pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions.”

NOW: Iran continues to fire anti-aircraft guns into the sky over the capital of Tehran, hoping to strike a IDF stealth bomber.

IDF: A short while ago, sirens regarding a hostile aircraft (a drone) infiltration were sounded in Eilat. The IDF is investigating the incident.

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