The city of Beit Shemesh, located west of Jerusalem, was struck by an Iranian ballistic missile, killing eight civilians and injuring 28 more, including children. First responders pulled additional victims from the rubble of a residential building, which also suffered damage to a public bomb shelter and surrounding homes. Among the critically injured is a 10-year-old girl, according to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service.
The attack came from Iranian forces, targeting civilians in a clear act of terrorism. Iranian missiles are modern-day Amalekite attacks—targeting women, children, and families to spread terror.
The IDF has confirmed that the Home Front Command’s early warning system functioned as intended, issuing alerts prior to the sirens. However, the missile was not intercepted, and the military has launched a full investigation into the failure of the defense systems. Maj. Gen. Shai Klepper, head of the Home Front Command, has arrived at the scene to oversee rescue and recovery operations.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the Home Front Command’s early warning system functioned as intended, activating ahead of the sirens, but the missile still struck its target. Maj. Gen. Shai Klepper, chief of the Home Front Command, is on the scene overseeing the rescue operations. The IDF is investigating why the missile evaded interception.
🚨BREAKING VIDEO: Horrific scenes from Bet Shemesh, near Jerusalem, where at least 20 people were injured, 4 critically, including children following an Iranian regime ballistic missile attack on Israel. A 10-year-old girl was critically injured. Via: Magen David Adom
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Beit Shemesh is a stark example of what happens when evil targets the Jewish people without restraint. Children wounded, homes destroyed, and lives shattered are the direct result of a regime that openly calls for Israel’s annihilation. The attack underscores that Israel’s survival is not negotiable—it is God-given, and any who attempt to destroy it will meet with consequences.
The message is clear: Iran and its proxies will not stop, and Israel must act without hesitation to protect its people. The missile that fell on Beit Shemesh is a warning and a challenge—but the Jewish people remain in the land promised to them, and those who come against them will face the judgment foretold in Scripture.
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