Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 03:56 PM

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A missile attack on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh has killed at least nine people and injured 27, according to emergency services. The attack is part of a broader series of Iranian strikes across the Middle East, launched in response to an ongoing US-Israel air offensive that began Saturday morning. One person was killed in Abu Dhabi and another in Kuwait, with dozens more injured in strikes across the region. Iran has used ballistic missiles and drones to target US allies and assets, prompting interceptions by Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The attacks have caused widespread damage and significant disruption to air travel, with thousands of flights grounded.

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) was damaged in an "incident" that injured four staff.

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The Israel Defense Forces accused Iran of directly firing missiles toward Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, "killing innocent civilians".

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A death has also been reported in Kuwait.

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One person has been killed in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.

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At least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.

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Magen David Adom 30% Dubai International Airport 40% Dubai ×240% United Arab Emirates ×250% Kuwait ×350% Israel Defense Forces 50% Abu Dhabi ×260% United States ×270% Beit Shemesh ×270% Israel ×490% Iran ×790%

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missile attack 100% iran 90% israel 90% middle east 80% civilian casualties 70% air strikes 70% us allies 60% flight disruptions 50% abu dhabi 50% kuwait 40%