Three Palestinian women killed during Iranian missile attack in West Bank

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by David D. LeeMarch 19, 2026 at 04:58 AM

AI Summary

medium article 2 min

During a recent Iranian missile attack, debris, possibly from a cluster munition, struck a women's hair salon in Beit Awwa, a town southwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, killing three Palestinian women on Wednesday. The Palestinian Red Crescent and news reports confirmed the deaths, with the Palestinian Authority's official news agency Wafa attributing the incident to fragments of an Iranian missile. Thirteen other individuals were injured, one critically. According to reports, the missile fragments resulted from interceptions by Israeli air defenses. Palestinian Civil Defence and PA teams responded to the incident, providing medical assistance and securing the area, while also issuing warnings to residents about missile debris.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Jordan 30% Israel 30% Rory Challands ×240% Al Jazeera 40% Palestinian Red Crescent 50% Wafa ×360% Beit Awwa 60% Hebron ×270% Palestinian Authority (PA) ×370% West Bank ×380% Iran ×490%

Keywords

iranian missile attack 100% palestinian women killed 90% west bank 80% missile debris 70% cluster munitions 60% beauty salon 50% hebron 50% palestinian authority 40%