fire breaking out as a result of falling shrapnel," noting that approximately five missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel, and explosions were heard in the center of the country.
Yedioth Ahronoth reported that a Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson explained that the fire that broke out in the Gush Dan area near Tel Aviv was caused by fragments of an interceptor falling on a three-story building, adding that fire crews were working at the scene.
It remains unclear whether the fire was caused by debris from an Israeli air defense interceptor missile or a direct hit by an Iranian missile, in the absence of official confirmation.
For its part, the Israeli occupation army announced, via the X platform at dawn on Saturday, that it had "detected missile launches from Iran towards Israel, and air defense systems are working to intercept the threat."
The army added that "alarms were activated in several areas after missiles were detected launched from Iran toward Israel."
Israeli media reported that explosions were heard in the skies over Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and the coastal plain, as attempts to intercept Iranian missiles continued.
For its part, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the 18th missile wave targeted Ben Gurion Airport and a number of military facilities, noting that the attack was carried out using ballistic missiles and Shahed 136 drones.
Israeli radio reported that the air force intercepted two drones after midnight and early this morning that had infiltrated Haifa and northern Israel.
Later, the Israeli occupation army announced that "the drone launched from Iran fell in an open area in the Golan Heights."
The army said in a statement that it shot down "a suspicious aerial target that infiltrated the Ghajar area," adding that the air force had intercepted more than 15 drones launched from Iran since Friday morning .
Israel's Channel 12 reported that the army has begun installing Barak air defense system batteries in various areas to intercept Iranian drones.
Since June 13, Israel, with US support, has been waging an aggression against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, missile bases, military leaders, and nuclear scientists. Tehran responded by launching ballistic missiles and drones deep into Israel, in the largest direct confrontation between the two sides.
