Tel Aviv [Israel], March 1 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said that Iran fired missiles toward civilians in the neighborhood of Beit Shemesh.
In a post on X, the IDF said, “The Iranian regime directly fired missiles toward the civilian neighborhood of Beit Shemesh, killing innocent civilians. The Iranian regime purposely targets civilian targets while we precisely target terror targets. This is who we’re operating against — a regime that uses civilian casualties as its war tactic.”
Gulf News reported that Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced eight additional injuries resulting from the Iranian attack, bringing the total number of people injured to 16. Limited material damage was also reported in various areas.
Security authorities and Civil Defence teams immediately activated response plans to safeguard public safety, maintain essential services and address emergencies. The ministry urged residents to comply with official instructions, stay indoors, limit movement unless necessary, avoid approaching debris or unidentified objects, and report them via the emergency number 999, according to Gulf News.
It emphasized the importance of relying solely on official sources and warned against circulating rumors, images or videos of the aftermath to avoid legal consequences. Specialized teams remain deployed around the clock to respond to and contain the impact.
Gulf News further reported that the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force confirmed that the kingdom’s air defense systems successfully intercepted 45 missiles and nine drones, including Shahed-136 types, launched in what it described as hostile Iranian attacks.
Authorities reassured the public that defensive systems remain fully operational and at the highest level of readiness to address threats to national security. Specialist teams continue securing affected sites to ensure the safety of citizens and residents.
The General Command urged the public to remain indoors unless necessary, exercise caution and rely solely on official sources, warning against circulating rumors or unverified reports.
Following a drone attack on Bahrain International Airport, the Civil Aviation Affairs confirmed the immediate activation of rapid response protocols, with only minor material damage reported. Government hospitals treated three people for minor injuries, all of whom were discharged, while a fourth person remains under observation, according to Gulf News.
Bahrain International Airport was targeted in a drone attack on Sunday, causing minor material damage, a senior civil aviation official confirmed. Authorities had activated approved emergency plans in advance, including evacuating the passenger terminal, to protect passengers and staff. Rapid response protocols were implemented immediately, with coordination ongoing among relevant agencies to ensure airport security and the safety of passengers and staff, Gulf News reported.
The Qatar News Agency reported that Civil Defence responded to a minor fire in the Industrial Area caused by falling shrapnel following the interception of a missile. No injuries were reported, and authorities said the situation is under control, according to Gulf News. (ANI)
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