Israeli university damaged in Iranian attacks: Report
The Weizmann Institute of Science, a research university in Rehovot in central Israel, says a number of its facilities have been damaged in Iranian strikes. No casualties were sustained, according to the Ynet News outlet. “There were a number of hits to buildings on the campus,” the institute said.
Israel says rescue efforts in Bat Yam could take at least a day
The army’s Home Front Command estimates it will take at least 24 hours to finish scouring the scene of the Iranian ballistic missile attack on Bat Yam for any survivors, according to Israeli media.
At least six people have been killed, nearly 200 wounded, and seven are missing after the attack that hit a residential building overnight in the city south of Tel Aviv.
That's with all the equipment and rescue services at full capacity. In Gaza people have to remove the rubble by hand and carry casualties to the few remaining hospitals that don't have anything left to treat them.
Iran fired 80 missiles at north and central Israel overnight: Reports
The official Israeli Army Radio and The Times of Israel are reporting that Iranian forces launched about 80 missiles in two volleys at north and central Israel overnight. The outlets cited estimates by the Israeli military.
The Times of Israel said that of the 40 missiles in the first volley, one struck a home in the predominantly Palestinian town of Tamra in northern Israel, killing four civilians.
The second barrage, launched at central Israel, consisted of 35 missiles, and one of those struck Bat Yam, killing at least six and wounding nearly 200, while one hit Rehovot, injuring 40 people.
The Israeli military also reported earlier in the morning that it had intercepted seven drones launched towards its territory.
There was no immediate comment from Iran.
As we reported earlier, Yemen’s Houthi rebels also said they fired several missiles at central Israel in coordination with the Iranian military.
Iranian attack causes damage at Haifa oil refinery
The Israeli firm, Bazan, which operates an oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa, says there has been “localised” damage to pipelines and transmission lines in the complex during Iran’s overnight attack, according to Israeli media.
The company said its refineries continue to operate, though some other facilities have been shut down. It said it is still assessing the implications of the damage.
The report comes as Israeli media said Iranian forces had fired some 80 missiles at Israel overnight, including 40 at northern parts of the country, where Haifa is located.
