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Monday, June 16, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, June 16, 2025
Death toll in overnight strikes on central Israel rises to five
People look at a damaged building following a strike by an Iranian missile in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva on June 16, 2025. (Jack GUEZ / AFP)
The death toll in an overnight missile barrage that struck central Israel has risen to five, the Magen David Adom rescue service says.
According to reports, the latest victim was found in searches of rubble of a residential high-rise in Petah Tikva that was damaged in the attack.
Three others were killed at the same site, and one man was killed in Bnei Brak, where a missile caused widespread damage in a residential area.
The emergency service says 92 people have been hospitalized, most of them with minor injuries.
Searches are ongoing at two of four impact sites.
Reports also indicate that rescuers are attempting to reach three people trapped at a Haifa site hit by a missile.
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