Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel; Netanyahu Declares ‘A Very Difficult Evening Ahead’

According to Israeli emergency services, an Iranian missile attack on the southern city of Arad has resulted in 88 people being injured. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the situation on social media as “a very difficult evening.” In response, Israel has decided to suspend in-person classes and conduct remote learning nationwide on Sunday and Monday.

Following the attack, the emergency service ‘Magen David Adom’ reported that 88 individuals were wounded and admitted to hospitals. Among them, 10 are in serious condition, 19 have moderate injuries, and 55 sustained minor injuries. Netanyahu, speaking with the mayor of Arad, characterized the attacks as “a very difficult evening.”

On the social media platform X, Netanyahu wrote, “In this ongoing campaign for our future, tonight is very difficult. I have instructed the director-general of my office to coordinate with all government ministries to provide every necessary assistance.” He added, “I am boosting the morale of emergency and rescue teams working on the ground and urge all citizens to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.”

Meanwhile, Israel’s Education Minister Yoav Kish announced that physical classes will be suspended on Sunday and Monday, with education conducted exclusively through remote learning nationwide. Kish noted that special educational exemptions will be canceled during this period and that sports and recreational activities for children will also be suspended. He stated that future decisions will be made after reassessing the situation on Tuesday.