Here’s an updated summary of what’s happening:
Israel has come under a coordinated missile and drone barrage primarily from Iran and its allied militias (notably the Houthis). Here’s a breakdown:
🔥 Recent Attacks on Israel
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June 15 strike: Iran and Yemen’s Houthis launched ballistic missiles at central Israel — impacting Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rehovot, Kiryat Ekron, and the West Bank. At least nine civilians were killed in Bat Yam (including three children), and around 200 people were injured reddit.com+7theaustralian.com.au+7nypost.com+7newarab.com+3euronews.com+3english.aawsat.com+3en.wikipedia.org.
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Hospital hit (June 19): A ballistic missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, damaging multiple wards and injuring dozens. Fortunately, prior evacuations limited casualties. Israel condemned the strike as “state‑sponsored terrorism” theguardian.com+4washingtonpost.com+4thetimes.co.uk+4.
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Cluster warheads: One of the missiles used on June 19 reportedly contained cluster munitions, scattering bomblets across populated areas in central Israel en.wikipedia.org.
🇮🇱 Israeli Response
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Retaliatory strikes: Israel has executed multiple missile strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, including sites in Isfahan, Natanz, and Arak en.wikipedia.org+15apnews.com+15nypost.com+15.
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Civil mobilization: Schools, workplaces, and shopping centers across Israel have been temporarily closed. The Home Front Command has issued stern advice to civilians—avoid gatherings and remain within shelters during alerts wsj.com.
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Resilience: Critical infrastructure like hospitals (e.g. Wolfson Medical Center in Tel Aviv) have shifted operations underground, and daily life continues amid air‑raid sirens thetimes.co.uk.
🌍 Wider Tensions & International Involvement
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U.S. deployment: Six B‑2 stealth bombers, capable of delivering bunker-buster munitions, have been deployed to Guam. The administration has also conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz thetimes.co.uk+4barrons.com+4nypost.com+4.
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Regional impact: Houthi militants have threatened U.S. ships, and Hezbollah remains on alert with intermittent border fire. The risk of broader regional escalation is increasing reddit.com+5barrons.com+5reddit.com+5.
📋 Summary of Current Situation
| Area | Situation |
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| Israel | Frequent sirens; government restrictions; underground medical operations |
| Civilian impact | Scores injured; hospitals hit; recent deaths in Bat Yam |
| Military action | Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities; U.S. support on standby |
| Regional risk | Houthi missiles, Hezbollah flare-ups; wider U.S. involvement possible |
If you came across “15 minutes ago | Israel under attack — see more,” it’s part of a real-time notification system tied to the latest missile alerts. The ongoing campaign has been particularly intense since June 15, with retaliatory strikes on both sides making it a dynamic and volatile situation.
Would you like to dive deeper into a specific date, region, or type of incident? I can pull the latest updates as they unfold.
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