{"id":2830,"date":"2026-03-18T01:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2830"},"modified":"2026-03-18T01:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:15:36","slug":"casal-idoso-morto-por-estilhacos-de-missil-iraniano-em-ramat-gan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2830","title":{"rendered":"Elderly couple killed by iranian missile shrapnel in ramat gan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vendedoradesonhos.com.br\/upload\/1\/sites\/26\/img_41817_1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%\"><figcaption>Two killed by Iranian missile strike in central Israel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/p><p>\r\n\t<a href='http:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\"s=iran'>#Iran<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n\t<strong>A tragedy struck central Israel overnight when an Iranian-launched ballistic missile hit the city of Ramat Gan<\/strong><\/p><p> A couple in their 70s were unable to reach shelter in time and were struck by shrapnel from a cluster missile, which fragments and scatters projectiles over a wide area.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nTeams from Magen David Adom (Israeli emergency services) and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and attempted to resuscitate the victims, but unfortunately could only confirm their deaths.<\/p><p>\r\nLarge police forces, medical personnel, and rescue teams were deployed to the neighborhood, one of several areas in the center of the country affected by intercepted missile fragments or direct impacts from this nighttime barrage of strikes from Iran.<\/p><p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: Iran is targeting civilians with illegal cluster bombs.<br><br>Video: Versano Nadiv <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IpGCLmYGYJ\">pic.twitter.com\/IpGCLmYGYJ<\/a><\/p>? Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HananyaNaftali\/status\/2034035408770613485\"ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><figcaption>Iran is targeting civilians with illegal cluster bombs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/p><p>The Tel Aviv District Police Commander, Haim Sargarof, was on the scene and described the gravity of the situation: &#8220;We are dealing with an incident at multiple points simultaneously, and here in Ramat Gan it is the most serious scene.<\/p><p>\r\nThe two victims were on the third floor of a building and were unable to reach a safe space in time.&#8221;\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nThis attack adds to other recent fatalities caused by Iranian missiles.<\/p><p>\r\nSince the beginning of the current operation, this is the third location with confirmed deaths.<\/p><p>\r\nPreviously, nine people had been killed in Beit Shemesh, including young people and entire families, and a woman lost her life in Tel Aviv on the first day of the bombings.<\/p><p>\r\nIn addition to the elderly couple, five other people were slightly injured in this wave of attacks.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nIsraeli media reported at least eight locations suspected of being struck by shrapnel after the barrage.<\/p><p>\r\nIsrael Railways reported that debris fell near the Tel Aviv Savidor Center station, damaging the platforms.<\/p><p>\r\nAs a result, trains on that line were suspended, and a substitute bus service was established between Herzliya, the Savidor station, and Ben Gurion Airport.<\/p><p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Amazing last-second interception of an Iranian ballistic missile over Jerusalem, moments ago &#8220;<br><br>The regime claims it cares for Jerusalem, but it is firing missiles on the city, putting the holy sites of Jews, Muslims, and Christians at severe risk. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JxGiWdUKPV\">pic.twitter.com\/JxGiWdUKPV<\/a><\/p>? Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrEliDavid\/status\/2034041828102586692\"ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><figcaption>Last-second interception<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/p><p>A Magen David Adom vehicle traveling through the central area was also hit by debris from interceptors.<\/p><p>\r\nIsraeli Army search and rescue forces (IDF) are operating in several locations where impacts were reported, while fire crews are working in different neighborhoods of the Dan metropolitan area, including Ramat Gan and the vicinity of the train station.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nThe Ramat Gan municipality registered five major impact sites in the city alone.<\/p><p>\r\nMayor Carmel Shama Hacohen, who personally went to the central location, lamented: &#8220;It was a tough night for Ramat Gan.<\/p><p>\r\nWe are being hit by barrages, but this appears to be a deadly salvo with multiple launches.<\/p><p>\r\nI am here at the main scene and it is a very difficult picture.<\/p><p>\r\nThe images are still unclear, the injuries are serious, and people have been hit.<\/p><p>\r\nWe are deeply saddened and focused on managing the situation throughout the city.<\/p><p>\r\nI urge the population to follow safety instructions and protect their lives.&#8221;<\/p><p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;&#8221;Iranian missile shrapnel hit Tel Aviv&#8221;s main train station, Savidor Merkaz <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y373eKor1F\">pic.twitter.com\/Y373eKor1F<\/a><\/p>? Eylon Levy (@EylonALevy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EylonALevy\/status\/2034040175097975071\"ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><figcaption>Iranian missile shrapnel hit Tel Aviv&#8221;s main train station, Savidor Merkaz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/p><p>This episode is part of a series of Iranian retaliations that have already caused dozens of civilian deaths in Israel since the end of February 2026, including heavy attacks on Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv.<\/p><p>\r\nAlthough defense systems like the Iron Dome intercept most projectiles, some missiles-especially those equipped with fragmentation warheads-manage to cause damage and casualties in densely populated areas.<\/p><p>\r\nIsraeli authorities reinforce the importance of everyone heeding warnings and seeking shelter immediately upon hearing sirens.<\/p><p>\r\nThe population of central Israel is living through days of constant tension, with frequent sirens, transportation disruptions, and mourning for the lives lost.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nEmergency teams continue working tirelessly to treat the injured, clear the rubble, and restore normalcy as quickly as possible, while the country remains vigilant in the face of the ongoing threat.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:right\"><em>Published in 03\/18\/2026 01h15<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:right\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/?page_id=18704\">Portuguese version<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. 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