The BBC's Wyre Davies has visited the scene of an Iranian missile attack on a residential building in Beersheba, Israel. According to search and rescue teams the building took a direct hit in the early hours, killing at least four people. Three of the dead were sheltering inside a "safe room". Followlive updateson this story. Emergency workers raced to clear rubble from the site of an Iranian missile attack in the Tel Aviv. Emergency services in the Israel's of Bat Yam launch rescue efforts following Iran strike. Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran. The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem as the two sides trade fire. Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles towards the country on Friday night, vowing to "inflict heavy blows". Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused. Israel's prime minister said Iran's nuclear capability posed a "clear and present danger", while Iran's president promised a "powerful" response. The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement that Israel has launched Operation Rising Lion. Israel says it has carried out strikes on Iran's nuclear programme, with blasts and fires seen in Tehran and elsewhere. Palestinians can be seen climbing over fences and running to get humanitarian aid in the footage. The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime. Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands. Mirjana Spoljaric has appealed to world leaders to intervene in the conflict in Gaza. The BBC’s Anna Foster hosts a debate to discuss whether there have been war crimes in Israel and Gaza. The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel. A Unifil spokesperson said the main violations of a ceasefire deal reached six months ago are from the Israeli side. Ward Jalal Al-Shaikh Khalil escaped the flames at the school, unaware her mother and two siblings had died in the strike. The BBC's Wyre Davies visits the Kerem Shalom crossing, through which aid for Gaza is currently passing after Israel eased an 11-week blockade. Witnesses tell the BBC about hearing gunshots and the shooter shouting: 'Free Palestine'.
'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike
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The BBC's Wyre Davies reported from Beersheba, Israel, where an Iranian missile struck a residential building, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals. Among the deceased, three were inside a designated 'safe room' when the missile hit during the early hours of the morning. Emergency services quickly mobilized to clear the debris and search for survivors amidst the destruction. This attack marks a significant escalation in hostilities, as Israeli officials have indicated that this could signal the onset of a prolonged military campaign against Iran. Concurrently, reports from Jerusalem by BBC's Hugo Bachega highlighted ongoing exchanges of fire between the two nations, with Iran launching a new series of missiles aimed at Israeli targets, pledging to deliver substantial retaliation against perceived aggressions from Israel.
In response to the escalating conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the initiation of 'Operation Rising Lion,' focusing on strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. The Israeli military has confirmed the execution of targeted operations throughout Iran, with explosions and fires reported in the capital, Tehran, among other locations. As tensions rise, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with reports of civilians in dire need of aid. The United Nations has raised concerns over alleged war crimes and forced starvation conditions faced by the people of Gaza, while activists and international leaders call for intervention to alleviate the suffering. The conflict appears to be deepening, with each side vowing to intensify their military actions, raising fears of further casualties and a prolonged period of violence in the region.
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