An Iranian missile strike on the central Israeli city of Beit Shemesh has left at least nine people dead and 11 others missing as of Sunday evening, March 1, 2026. Israeli police confirmed ongoing search operations amid the rubble of the attack, which also injured more than 45 individuals with varying degrees of severity.
"Contact has not yet been established with 11 missing persons," authorities stated, emphasizing the complexity of rescue efforts. The strike marks one of the deadliest direct confrontations between Iran and Israel this year, escalating regional tensions. Emergency teams continue to work through the night, with international observers closely monitoring the situation for broader geopolitical implications.
