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THU · 2026-03-05 · 23:17 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0306-21859
NSR-2026-0306-21859News Report·EN·Conflict
Suspected Iranian missile debris ignites fires in central Israel
Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile landed near Petach Tikva in central Israel on March 5, 2026, igniting fires. Firefighters were dispatched to the area to extinguish the flames.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-05 · 23:17 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile landed near Petach Tikva in central Israel on March 5, 2026, igniting fires. Firefighters were dispatched to the area to extinguish the flames. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. The debris is suspected to be from a missile launched by Iran and subsequently intercepted by Israeli defense systems. The event highlights the ongoing conflict and potential for escalation between the two nations.
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Video shows efforts by firefighters to quell the flames.
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Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile has landed near Petach Tikva in central Israel.
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Suspected Iranian missile debris ignites fires in central Israel
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