The third day of Operation Rising Lion saw continued Israeli airstrikes on Iran and another wave of ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward Israel. Key developments:
Rocket sirens sounded in Ein HaBesor, Magen, and Nir Oz near Gaza. One rocket landed in an open area.
The Israeli Air Force launched new airstrikes on dozens of missile-related targets in western Iran.
Home Front Command reaffirmed civilian restrictions: all schools and non-essential workplaces remain closed until Tuesday night.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the IDF is “removing an existential threat” and has opened an air corridor to Tehran, with hundreds of precision strikes already executed.
Zamir confirmed Israel eliminated top Iranian military leadership early in the campaign and vowed continued escalation to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.
A new Iranian missile barrage triggered nationwide sirens in Israel, including central, northern, and southern regions.
Impact reports include:
Haifa: Two people lightly injured by shrapnel.
Southern Israel: Four people wounded in a separate impact.
Search and rescue teams deployed to assess damage.
Magen David Adom (MDA) says no fatalities reported so far from this latest barrage.
Zamir emphasized Israel’s commitment to defending on multiple fronts, including Gaza, and reiterated the military’s moral duty to recover hostages.
The IDF warns that further missile barrages are likely and urges civilians to remain alert and follow all instructions.
