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Three people were injured in a ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction: a 17-year-old severely wounded, a 15-year-old moderately wounded, and a third person treated for shock. All were evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, where the severely injured underwent emergency surgery. The suspected attacker was killed by a soldier from the Kfir Brigade’s Nahshon Battalion.
An Iranian barrage, reportedly using cluster munitions, struck central Israel, killing one person and seriously wounding two others as at least six sites were hit; casualties were evacuated to Sheba Medical Center, electricity infrastructure was damaged, and power outages were reported across northern and central Israel.
A ballistic missile fired by Iran struck Beit Shemesh, Israel, killing at least nine people and injuring 28, with rescue teams evacuating casualties. The Israeli military said search-and-rescue operations were ongoing and the casualty tally could rise. The attack comes amid wider Israel-Iran hostilities in the wake of retaliatory strikes after the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
An Arab Israeli woman, killed by a Hezbollah rocket, became the subject of racist comments on social media, including from an employee of Israel's Magen David Adom emergency services, who was subsequently fired. The incident highlights ongoing racial tensions and the dehumanization of Arabs by some Israelis, sparking broader discussions about racism and societal divisions in Israel.
Sergeant-Major Elkana Neulander, a 24-year-old combat medic from the IDF, was killed in battle in the central Gaza Strip. Described as a dedicated and professional medic, he had been a volunteer at Magen David Adom since 2015 and was known for his compassion and active service. His colleagues and MDA CEO expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to his commitment and care for his patients.
Israelis of all backgrounds, including secular teens, yeshiva boys, worried mothers, and Christian pilgrims, lined up for hours at Jerusalem's Pais Arena stadium to donate blood at a Magen David Adom blood drive. The drive aimed to treat the victims of the recent Hamas terrorist attacks, which resulted in the deaths of over 900 Israelis and injured thousands more. The spacious venue allowed for efficient processing of donors, with 150 MDA staff and volunteers on hand. Thousands of units of blood have been donated across the country, with the blood bank ensuring a steady supply for hospitals. The blood drive was organized in cooperation with the organization Safeguarding Our Home, which has been involved in anti-government protests.