Iranian missile causes severe damage to four buildings in Arad, damaging other buildings as well. United Hatzalah's drone unit captured the scene.

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "This has been a very difficult evening in the battle for our future. A short while ago, I spoke with Arad Mayor Yair Ma’ayan, and asked to convey, on behalf of all the citizens of Israel, our prayers for the recovery of the wounded."</p><p>"I have instructed the Director General of my office to provide the full necessary assistance together with all government ministries.</p><p>"I offer my support to the emergency and rescue forces currently operating on the ground, and I call upon everyone to follow Home Front Command instructions.</p><p>'We are determined to continue striking our enemies on all fronts."</p>

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits site of missile strike in Arad

The Arab world has become increasingly critical of the debris strikes from Iranian missiles near Islamic holy sites.

Iranian surface-to-air missile launched at Israeli aircraft during operations in Iranian airspace, IDF reveals.

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<p>The Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Klapper and the Home Front Command search and rescue forces have been operating in recent hours at sites where reports of impacts were received in southern Israel.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/files/picturebase/685513.jpg" /><figcaption>Shai Klapper at site of Arad missile strike<span>IDF spokesperson</span></figcaption></figure>

<figure class="image"><img src="/files/picturebase/685511.jpg" /><figcaption>ראש הממשלה נתניהו עם מזכירו הצבאי רומן גופמן<span>צילום: אבי אוחיון, לע"מ</span></figcaption></figure>