The Israeli military has deployed search and rescue teams to multiple locations across the country following reports of fallen projectiles after Iran launched missiles toward Israel.

“Search and rescue forces are operating in several locations across the country where reports of fallen projectiles were received. The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command,” the military said.

An Israeli soldier speaks on the phone while holding his child during the partial evacuation of a residential building damaged by shrapnel, after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Haifa, northern Israel on February 28, 2026. — Reuters
An Israeli soldier speaks on the phone while holding his child during the partial evacuation of a residential building damaged by shrapnel, after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Haifa, northern Israel on February 28, 2026. — Reuters

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