Two killed by Iranian missile strike in central Israel

2026-03-17 - 23:44

Tragedy unfolded overnight during an Iranian missile barrage on central Israel, as a couple in their 70s were killed when a fragmenting missile struck the city of Ramat Gan. Magen David Adom and fire and rescue teams that arrived at the scene attempted to provide life-saving treatment, but were ultimately forced to pronounce them dead.  Video: Destruction at Tel Aviv's Savidor train station following missile impact Large police, medical and fire and rescue forces were dispatched to the site, one of several across central Israel hit by falling interceptor debris from the Iranian cluster missile launched overnight. Scene of the deadly incident in Ramat Gan Tel Aviv District Police Commander Cmdr. Haim Sargarof said at the scene: "We are currently dealing with a widespread incident involving multiple sites, and here in Ramat Gan is the most severe scene. The two fatalities were on the third floor and were unable to reach a protected space." The incident joins earlier deadly strikes in Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv. It is the third site with fatalities since the start of the current operation. Previously, nine people were killed in Beit Shemesh, and a woman was killed in Tel Aviv on the first day of the operation.