Sirens sound near Tel Aviv, several injured as missiles strike two Israeli cities: Reports
Several rocket attacks have been detected in central Israel over the past hour, according to Israeli authorities and media reports.
The Israeli Home Front Command has said sirens are sounding in several areas north of Tel Aviv. The Israeli military has also said it has detected three rockets launched from Lebanon towards the central Israeli city and intercepted “some of them”.
Rockets have reportedly struck the cities of Tira and Hasharon, both northeast of Tel Aviv, causing damage to buildings.
It’s not yet clear if there are any casualties. Initial reports suggest at least seven people have been injured in Tira, according to news outlet Israeli Army Radio.
Number of people injured in Tira rocket attack rises
At least 11 people are now confirmed injured after a rocket struck an apartment building in the city of Tira in central Israel, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reports.
Earlier, we reported several rocket attacks had been detected in central Israel, with the Israeli military saying sirens were sounded north of Tel Aviv after three rockets were launched from Lebanon towards the area.
A rocket also struck the city of Hasharon, northeast of Tel Aviv. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far in that attack.
Israeli authorities say 19 injured in Hasharon rocket attack
Israeli police have confirmed that at least 19 people have been injured following a rocket attack in the Israeli city of Hasharon, northeast of Tel Aviv.
Earlier, we reported several rocket attacks had been detected in central Israel, with the Israeli military saying sirens were sounded in areas north of Tel Aviv after three rockets were launched from Lebanon.
At least 11 people were also injured after a rocket struck an apartment building in the city of Tira, northeast of Tel Aviv in central Israel. Dashcam video geolocated by CNN shows an explosion near a row of shops in the city, which is about 24 kilometers (15 miles) northeast of Tel Aviv, and whose residents are Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Four of the 19 injured people remained in a moderate condition, according to Israeli police, with the rest suffering light injuries.
