An overnight rocket attack on the central Israeli city of Ramat Gan killed a man and a woman, both in their 70s. JNS reports that rescue teams and first responders confirmed the deaths this morning. More than 15 people were treated for minor injuries and shock after a missile struck an apartment building, causing severe damage to the structure and surrounding infrastructure.
“Upon arrival, we encountered a scene of extensive devastation,” said United Hatzalah medics. “Tragically, two individuals were found without signs of life within the building. In addition, we provided medical treatment to several other individuals, who sustained light injuries.”
United Hatzalah also provided treatment to “numerous” people for “acute anxiety and shock,” it said.
Israel Defense Forces Maj.-Gen. Shai Klapper, commander of the military’s Home Front Command, described the site of the impact as a “very difficult scene” after a visit on Thursday morning.
“Two civilians were killed in the incident, and I offer sincere condolences to their families,” Klapper stated. “Home Front Command forces are operating at every site, conducting searches and providing aid to civilians in the area.”
Carmel Shama-Hacohen, mayor of Ramat Gan, told Channel 14 in Hebrew that it was a “deadly and harsh scene.”
“We’re dealing with a mad regime that attacks anything that moves,” the mayor said in Hebrew. “There’s no reason to stop, only to increase the pace.”
The same strikes on Tuesday night also affected the neighboring city of Bnei Brak, where 15 people were treated for injuries and shock. Since the start of the war on February 28, 17 Israeli civilians have been killed in the Iranian regime’s attacks on cities across the Holy Land.
The Fellowship and our partners in Israel feel every loss and devastated community with profound sadness. We pray for the families of the two victims of Iran’s latest attacks and for a swift recovery for the dozens who were injured.
