BEERSHEBA, ISRAEL – At least six people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a barrage of Iranian missiles struck the southern Israeli city of Beersheba in the early hours of Tuesday, just before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel was set to take effect.
According to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service, two of the wounded were transported to Soroka Medical Center in moderate condition, while six others sustained minor injuries. Many of the injured suffered from cuts, limb wounds, and anxiety-induced symptoms.
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The Israeli military issued six separate air raid alerts throughout the night, as incoming waves of Iranian missiles triggered alarms across multiple regions. Residents were repeatedly urged to seek shelter, and many were forced back into bunkers shortly after attempting to leave.
The missile attack added to the tension already gripping the country ahead of a proposed dual-phase ceasefire agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The ceasefire, expected to start with Iran at midnight EDT, was aimed at ending nearly two weeks of hostilities between the two longtime rivals.
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Despite the announcement, the overnight strikes have raised concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire, as both nations face mounting international pressure to prevent further escalation.
The Israeli government has not yet issued an official statement on the missile attack or its impact on the ceasefire timeline. Meanwhile, emergency services remain on high alert across southern Israel.
