Iran’s overnight missile operation has dealt a significant blow to Israel’s military and civilian infrastructure, marking a bold and unprecedented retaliation in response to continued acts of aggression by the Israeli occupation regime.

At least ten Israelis were killed and over 200 wounded in the highly coordinated strikes, which targeted key cities including Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, and Tamra. The missile barrage, part of Iran’s "Operation True Promise 3," was launched after Israel’s repeated provocations and violations of international law, including its attacks on Iranian territories.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the strikes were aimed at military and strategic sites, though collateral damage occurred due to the close proximity of military installations to civilian areas—a tactic long criticized by human rights observers.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged the heavy losses, calling it a “sad and difficult morning,” and confirmed casualties among various ethnic and social groups, including settlers and immigrants. He took to social media to express sorrow, stating that citizens were “murdered and injured” by what he termed "criminal Iranian attacks," while critics argue this language masks Israel’s own longstanding military offenses against neighboring countries and the Palestinian people.

The Israeli military’s Home Front Command has deployed search and rescue units to affected areas, particularly in Bat Yam, where over 20 people remain unaccounted for. Widespread devastation in targeted cities has exposed the fragility of the Israeli defense system despite heavy U.S. and Western funding.

Hospitals across central Israel are overwhelmed, treating scores of wounded. Wolfson Medical Center, Shamir Medical Center, Sheba Medical Center, and Assuta Medical Center all reported significant casualties, with several in critical condition and others requiring psychological support due to trauma.

Iranian officials have reiterated that the operation was a direct response to Israel’s hostile acts and that further escalation can be avoided only through an end to the occupation and adherence to international norms.

The strikes have drawn global attention not only to Israel’s vulnerability but also to the growing regional resolve to confront its impunity and its systematic violations against Palestinians and neighboring nations. (ILKHA)