Iranian missile fire triggers sirens across Israel

Iranian missile fire triggered air raid sirens across central and southern Israel on Monday, with the Israeli army confirming it had detected multiple launches and activated air defense batteries to intercept incoming projectiles. Explosions reverberated overhead as defense systems engaged the missiles, while warning sirens also blared across occupied East Jerusalem and throughout the West Bank.

Escalation following Beirut strike

The exchange followed an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district late Sunday despite an ongoing ceasefire, prompting senior Iranian officials to vow swift retaliation for the attack on Lebanon’s capital. The Israeli army subsequently said it had targeted western and central areas of Iran in response to the missile fire, marking a significant escalation in direct hostilities between the two countries.