Iran Missile Attacks on Israel: Reporting From a Night of Sirens, Shelters, and Uncertainty

Shanna Fuld inside a bomb shelter during the Israel-Iran War June 2025

As I write this, I am sitting near a bomb shelter during the latest Iran Missile Attacks on Israel. In the span of 30 minutes, I was instructed to enter a shelter, leave it, stay nearby, and then informed that the latest strikes had landed in northern Israel. Hits were reported from both Iran and Yemen on Saturday night, with fatalities and injuries already confirmed. The center of the country remains on high alert as residents prepare for the possibility of additional attacks.

Three people were killed in Tamra, a city in northern Israel, while rescue teams continued searching for additional victims trapped beneath rubble. Fire crews responded to multiple incidents across northern Israel, including the Haifa area and Kiryat Shmona.

Like many Israelis, I spent the evening preparing for the possibility of further attacks—staying hydrated, remaining close to a shelter, and making sure I could move quickly if another siren sounded.

Iran Missile Attacks on Israel Escalate

The latest Iran Missile Attacks on Israel follow a dramatic escalation that began Thursday night when Israel launched major strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. Israeli officials described the operation as an effort to degrade Iran’s weapons production and nuclear capabilities.

Early Friday morning, Israelis across the country were awakened by emergency alerts warning of potential retaliation. Later that evening, Iran launched what many described as one of the largest missile attacks Israel has experienced.

Several waves of ballistic missiles targeted central Israel. From a safe room in Tel Aviv, I heard the sounds of incoming rockets, followed by powerful explosions that shook the building. A missile struck the Tel Aviv area directly, causing structural damage, fires, and impacts near military facilities. One high-rise building sustained a direct hit.

In Ramat Gan, multiple buildings were damaged. One resident, Etti Cohen Engel, later died from injuries sustained in the strike.

In Rishon LeZion, a direct missile impact killed three people and caused extensive destruction to nearby structures. Emergency crews rescued a three-month-old baby from the rubble while responding to reports of trapped civilians, gas leaks, and active fires.

Health authorities reported at least 174 injuries between Friday and Saturday, with many victims wounded by shrapnel. Among the injured were foreign diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv and emergency responders whose ambulance was struck by debris.

Northern Israel experienced wildfires sparked by falling missile fragments and drone-related security alerts. Southern Israel saw warnings near Ben-Gurion Airport, Be’er Sheva, the Arava region, and the Dead Sea. Near Jerusalem, a missile struck a Palestinian village, destroying a home.

Saturday night's Israeli response was described as one of the most extensive operations since the conflict began. Dozens of fighter jets reportedly struck targets throughout Tehran, including military facilities, nuclear-related sites, research centers, and energy infrastructure. Fires and power outages were reported in parts of the Iranian capital following the strikes.

As Israelis wait through another uncertain night, daily life continues to revolve around sirens, shelters, and the hope that the next alert will not bring more tragedy.