President Isaac Herzog speaks by phone to Tamra Mayor Musa Abu Rumi, Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot and Rehovot Mayor Matan Dil.
All three cities suffered casualties yesterday as the result of direct strikes from Iranian missiles, including four deaths in Tamra and six in Bat Yam.
Herzog emphasizes the importance of protecting every citizen in Israel, according to his office.
In his conversation with Abu Rumi, Herzog says: “I wish to strengthen you. The Khatib family and all the residents of Tamra are sisters and brothers, citizens of the country, who were slaughtered in a brutal barrage of missiles.”
“The destruction is very extensive,” says Abu Rumi. “There are many homes that were damaged, but fortunately there were no serious injuries to these homes. We have about 40 injured, but not seriously and not life-threatening.”
“The street is already starting to return to normal,” says Dil. “We are now working to clean up and get life back on track as quickly as possible. It is important for us to give strong support to the IDF and our country.”
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