Iranian attack on Beit Shemesh kills several in Israel

Al JazeeraCenterSCO 1 min read 75% complete March 1, 2026 at 03:29 PM

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On March 1, 2026, an Iranian missile attack struck the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, located 30 kilometers west of Jerusalem. The attack resulted in at least nine fatalities and numerous injuries. Reports indicate that the missiles targeted an army headquarters and a weapons manufacturing complex within the town. The reason for the attack has not been officially stated. Beit Shemesh is a city in central Israel with a population of over 150,000.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Jerusalem 60% Israeli Army 70% Beit Shemesh 80% Iran 90% Israel 90% Iranian missile attack on Beit Shemesh 95%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.80

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Iran

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