Negev Desert

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: "Prime Minister Netanyahu and I instructed the Israel Defense Forces to adopt a policy of zero inclusion and zero tolerance toward the launching of kites and balloons from Gaza to the Negev settlements. If the launches continue, powerful actions will be taken to put an end to the phenomenon."

Iran fires ballistic missile at southern Israel’s Negev Desert; lands in open area, no casualties reported.

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Smoke rising in the Negev after an Iranian ballistic missile struck the Neot Hovav industrial zone.

Fears of a hazardous materials leak were raised following the impact and resulting fire.

MDA says there are currently no reported casualties from the strike.

Part of a missile fell in the Negev region, with no reported injuries.

Reports of 3 injured in the Bedouin diaspora in the Negev.

Preliminary military assessments indicate a small number of missiles that triggered sirens in Beersheba and surrounding Negev towns were likely intercepted.

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No casualties reported after Iran’s seventh missile attack since midnight, with the projectile likely intercepted after sirens sounded in Dimona and across the Negev, initial assessments say.

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Sirens sound across the southern Negev and Dead Sea region after an Iranian missile launch.

Iranian missile intercepted over Israel’s Negev region.

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Dramatic footage captures the moment an Iranian medium range ballistic missile impacts near Dimona in Israel’s Negev Desert.

Building has collapsed there are many injuries.