Jerusalem, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Firefighters say extensive damage in south Israel town after 'direct hit'

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2026-03-21

Israeli firefighters reported a direct hit on a town in southern Israel on Saturday, causing extensive damage to several buildings, after the military had warned of an incoming missile attack from Iran. "Further to the report of a hit in the city of Arad, this is a strike in the city centre between residential buildings," the service said in a statement, adding it was a "direct hit". "Extensive damage was caused at the site." glp-jd/smw ...

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