Rocket sirens sound in central Israel, potential direct hit in Tel Aviv area

Israeli police received a call about a house fire caused by a direct impact in Tel Aviv.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 21, 2024 04:01 Updated: DECEMBER 21, 2024 04:46

Rocket sirens sound in central Israel, December 21, 2024. (photo credit: screenshot)

The IDF announced a direct hit in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area following rocket sirens across central Israel and the lowlands at 3:50 a.m. Saturday morning following a launch from Yemen. 

The IDF said that several people incurred minor injuries and were evacuated to hospitals in the region for medical treatment.

Authorities identified the area where the projectile had impacted. All information is still under investigation.

Conflicting reports

Israeli media have provided conflicting reports of the amount of casualties. 

Channel 12 reported that 11 people had moderate injuries and were evacuated to the hospital for treatment. 

Maariv reported that Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics treated six people for minor injuries from glass shards. The outlet also reported that police responded to a fire caused by a direct hit on a residential building on Ba'al Shem Tov Street in the south Tel Aviv area. 

Walla reported that two people, including one minor, were injured in the house fire. 

Bomb squad units are currently working to isolate the impact sites.

This is a developing story.