At least five explosions were heard in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas following the launch of missiles from Iran toward Israel, reports Anadolu Agency.

A strong explosion was also heard in the northern city of Haifa, according to eyewitnesses.

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that sirens sounded in several areas in southern and eastern Israel after a new barrage of missiles was launched from Iran. Additional sirens were later activated in the northern parts of the country.

Channel 12 also reported that an Iranian missile or its shrapnel fell near Tel Aviv in central Israel. The Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth said material damage occurred and buildings were affected after missile debris fell near Tel Aviv, with no injuries reported in that specific incident.

Sirens later sounded again in Dimona, the Negev, the Dead Sea area and other parts of southern Israel, Channel 12 reported.

 Iranian drones toward Israel intercepted. — Anadolu Agency
Iranian drones toward Israel intercepted. — Anadolu Agency

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