As reported by local media, a missile strike by Iran resulted in the deaths of nine individuals in Beit Shemesh, Israel. The attack targeted a residential neighborhood, causing significant damage to a synagogue, a public bomb shelter, and nearby homes. Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg expressed concern over 20 missing residents but clarified that their whereabouts did not necessarily indicate harm.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) accused Iran of launching missiles at the civilian area of Beit Shemesh, leading to the loss of innocent lives. The IDF condemned Iran for deliberately aiming at civilian targets while emphasizing their own precision in targeting terrorist elements. The statement highlighted the Iranian regime’s use of civilian casualties as a strategic warfare tactic.
In a significant development, the IDF announced the deaths of Iranian Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi and other high-ranking Iranian security officials. The military operation also reportedly resulted in the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei within his leadership compound in Tehran. The IDF described this event as a pivotal moment marking the conclusion of a prolonged period of terror activities against Israel.
According to the Israeli military, the strike on Khamenei was a strategic move carried out with precise intelligence guidance. The operation targeted the leadership compound in Tehran where Khamenei and other senior officials were located. The IDF accused Khamenei of promoting extremist ideologies against Israel and Western nations, holding him directly responsible for violent suppression of Iranian citizens and terrorist activities against Israel and beyond.
