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Missile Hits Eilat, Seven Impact Sites Reported as Child Requires Surgery

Local responders cite Iran as the launch origin, a claim not independently verified.

Overview

  • Magen David Adom reported seven impact sites in Eilat after the missile fell in the city.
  • A 12-year-old boy sustained widespread shrapnel injuries and will need surgeries, according to the local hospital director.
  • The child was evacuated in moderate to serious but stable condition after field treatment by MDA medics.
  • A 39-year-old man was lightly injured and five additional people were treated for shock, local outlets reported.
  • Authorities estimate the munition contained fragmentation elements, and a fire official said the child was struck by fragments while crossing at a pedestrian crossing.