Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel; Netanyahu Calls This Evening Extremely Challenging
News Summary
- According to Israeli emergency services, 88 people were injured in the missile attack in Arad.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on social media that “this evening is extremely challenging.”
- Israel has decided to close all in-person classes on Sunday and Monday, shifting to remote learning nationwide.
March 21, Kathmandu – A missile attack launched by Iran struck the southern Israeli city of Arad, causing significant damage.
According to the emergency service Maguen David Adom, 88 individuals were hospitalized following the attack.
Among them, 10 are seriously injured, 19 have moderate injuries, and 55 sustained minor injuries.
Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contacted the mayor of Arad and described the situation as a “very challenging evening.”
Netanyahu wrote on social media platform X, “This evening is extraordinarily difficult in this campaign for our future. I have instructed the Director General of my office to coordinate with all government ministries to provide necessary assistance.”
He added, “I want to boost the morale of the emergency and rescue teams currently working on the ground, and I urge all citizens to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.”
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would continue its attacks against enemies on all fronts.
Meanwhile, Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kish announced that physical classes will be suspended on Sunday and Monday, with remote education only during this period.
Minister Kish also stated that exemptions for special education would be revoked, and all sports and recreational activities for children across the country would be closed.
He mentioned that a reassessment before Tuesday would determine any further decisions.
