Posted on 11/18/24
| News Source: MDA
Israel - Nov. 18, 2024 - A series of Red Alert sirens were sounded across multiple regions in Israel on Monday, including central and northern areas, following rocket strikes and reports of hostile drone activity. The IDF confirmed that a projectile from Lebanon crossed into Israeli territory, with an impact identified, likely caused by interception debris. Sirens also blared in Gush Dan, Sharon, Shfela, and Haifa.
Casualties in Central Israel
Five people were wounded in central Israel following a rocket strike:
A 54-year-old woman is in serious condition.
One individual sustained moderate injuries.
Three others were lightly injured.
All casualties were evacuated to Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva.
Additionally, reports indicated a fire in Ramat Gan and a bus hit by shrapnel. Police are conducting searches in areas where strikes were reported.
Drone Activity and Alerts in the North
Shortly after the central Israel sirens, hostile aircraft intrusion alerts were triggered in Haifa.
The IDF intercepted a drone entering Israeli territory from Lebanon.
Later, alerts were sounded in Eilat, though these were later confirmed as false alarms.
Rocket Strikes in Northern Israel
In northern Israel, multiple incidents were reported:
Shfaram:
A rocket struck a building, causing six casualties:
A 50-year-old woman was found on the top floor with a multi-system injury and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ten others sustained mild injuries and were evacuated to local hospitals.
Galilee Region:
A 65-year-old woman sustained a shrapnel wound to the neck and was evacuated to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.
A 34-year-old man suffered blast injuries and was also taken to the same hospital.
Magen David Adom (MDA) teams have been actively responding to reports of strikes, providing medical care, and evacuating casualties.
Ongoing Updates
The IDF and MDA are continuing to monitor and respond to the situation. The public is advised to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions as tensions remain high