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Almost 100 wounded in Iranian missile strikes on southern Israel

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lorenzo Tondo in JerusalemMarch 22, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Almost 100 wounded in Iranian missile strikes on southern Israel
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Iranian missile strikes on the Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona on Saturday wounded approximately 100 people. Air defense systems reportedly failed to intercept at least two missiles. Injuries included a 12-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl in serious condition, with possible fatalities unconfirmed. A mass-casualty incident was declared at Soroka hospital in Beersheba as emergency teams responded to multiple impact sites. One missile struck between residential buildings in Arad, causing structural damage and fires. The Israeli air force and Home Front Command have launched investigations into the failure to intercept the missile. The Israeli Prime Minister issued a statement vowing to continue striking enemies.

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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, issued a statement on the “very difficult evening in the campaign for our future”.

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At least 27 people were wounded in Dimona.

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Iranian ballistic missile barrages wounded about 100 people in southern Israel.

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Magen David Adom’s chief executive, Eli Bin, said some people were believed to be trapped in damaged buildings in Arad.

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Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 reported early indications of possible fatalities.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Channel 13 40% Beersheba 40% Soroka hospital 50% Effie Defrin ×260% Magen David Adom 60% Eli Bin 60% Home Front Command 60% Israeli air force ×270% Dimona ×375% Arad ×580% Iran 90% Israel 95%

Keywords

missile strikes 100% iranian missiles 90% southern israel 80% wounded 70% air defence systems 70% dimona 60% arad 60% israeli air force 50% mass-casualty incident 50% home front command 40%

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