At least nine killed after Iranian strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 02:45 PM

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At least nine people were killed and 28 injured in Beit Shemesh, Israel, on Sunday after an Iranian missile strike. The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service reported the casualties, with rescue efforts ongoing to free people trapped under rubble. The Israeli military is investigating the circumstances of the impact, including why sirens did not activate in the city. The attack is part of ongoing retaliatory actions by Iran following US-Israeli strikes on Saturday that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials. This incident represents the highest casualty count in Israel since the attacks began.

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West Bank 30% Ramallah 30% Tel Aviv 40% United States ×260% Magen David Adom ×260% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×270% Beit Shemesh ×480% Iran ×590% Israel ×695%

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