Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, March 16, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Monday, March 16, 2026
In Jerusalem, missile fragments fall near Church of Holy Sepulchre, National Library close to the Knesset
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A missile fragment is seen in Jerusalem following an Iranian attack on March 16, 2026. (Fire and Rescue Service)
Fragments from intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles fell in several areas of Jerusalem in today’s attacks, according to the police and rescue services.
The Fire and Rescue service says a large chunk from an intercepted missile struck a home in East Jerusalem, causing damage.
Other fragments landed near the National Library, not far from the Knesset, and at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.
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One person was lightly hurt after touching a hot missile fragment. Magen David Adom says he suffered a minor burn to his hand.
The public is urged not to approach missile fragments and to alert authorities if they discover one.
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