Iranian missile attack causes injuries and damage in Petah Tikva and central Israel

Damaged caused by shrapnel of an Iranian missile in central Israel, April 3, 2026. (photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)

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On Thursday night, missiles fired by Iran struck areas in central Israel, leaving three people slightly injured in Petah Tikva and Mazkeret Batya

The significant impact caused considerable damage, especially to vehicles and buildings, according to reports from Israeli authorities and rescue teams.

According to Magen David Adom (the Israeli equivalent of the Red Cross), the injured suffered minor injuries caused by missile fragments.

Warning sirens sounded in several central regions of the country, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the affected areas to provide assistance and assess the damage.

Experts indicate that Iran used cluster munitions (fragmentation bombs) in this attack, which explains the dispersion of fragments that damaged cars parked on the streets, building structures, and other residential or urban areas.

In Petah Tikva, a densely populated city near Tel Aviv, the damage was visible, with vehicles set ablaze and debris scattered across the ground.

Firefighters worked to control any remaining fires and clean up the affected areas.

Footage captures the moment an Iranian ballistic missile strikes the Israeli city of Petah Tikva.

This incident is part of a series of Iranian ballistic missile barrages against Israel in recent weeks, amidst the broader conflict in the region.

Israeli authorities reported that, in the last 24 hours, dozens of people sought medical attention, many for anxiety or minor injuries related to the alerts and indirect impacts.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continuously monitor threats from Iran and its allies, reinforcing air defense systems.

Despite the material damage and minor injuries, there were no reports of fatalities in this specific attack.

Rescue teams and authorities continue to assess the situation to ensure the safety of the civilian population.

This type of attack reinforces the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran, with the use of weapons that generate widely dispersed fragments and increase the risk to inhabited areas.

The local population was instructed to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command to take shelter in safe houses during the alerts.

Published in 04/03/2026 10h53

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