Photo: Shutterstock Escalation of Iranian Missile Threats
Israel faces continuous rocket launches from Iran and Lebanon amidst heightened conflict, with frequent air raid sirens and swift military responses under Operation "Lion's Roar."
All updates here are based on official communications from security and emergency authorities, alongside field reports verified with relevant agencies.
We will keep you updated on every significant development and wish everyone quieter days ahead.
Friday, March 20, 2026
13:50 Rocket launches identified from Iran toward the Shephelah and central region
13:41 United Hatzalah Spokesperson - Lion's Roar: Following alarms heard nationwide, United Hatzalah medical teams are providing medical and psychological assistance at several scenes. There are also a number of casualties in various conditions in central Israel. Further updates to come.
13:39 Fire and Rescue Services, Central District: Initial report of munitions fragment falling in Rehovot. Teams from Rehovot station en route following report of a projectile hitting a residential building.
13:24 Magen David Adom (MDA): Following rocket fire toward Israel, no casualties reported at this time. MDA teams are surveying affected sites and treating individuals who were injured while heading to shelters.
13:11 Rocket launches identified from Iran targeting central Israel
13:06 MDA: So far, no emergency calls received at MDA's 101 call center in response to recent rocket fire.
13:03 Alarms sounded in the south as a result of launches from Iran
12:00 The IDF began striking Iranian regime targets near Noor, east of Tehran.
11:30 MDA: Paramedics are treating a woman, around 70, in moderate condition with head trauma after being injured en route to a protected space. Several others sustained mild injuries under similar circumstances and were taken to Sheba Medical Center.
11:15 IDF confirms: Iranian Revolutionary Guard propaganda official Ali Mohammad Naa’ini eliminated in an IAF airstrike. He held several posts in propaganda and led messaging for the Revolutionary Guard in recent years.
11:10 Several impacts reported from Iranian rocket fire, but no casualties. It is safe to leave shelters.
10:48 More rockets launched from Iran toward central Israel.
10:38 Third rocket launch of the morning: more missiles from Iran toward central Israel.
08:59 The event concluded; it is safe to leave protected spaces.
08:56 No emergency calls received by MDA following launches from Iran.
08:41 Additional launches identified from Iran — alarms sounded in the Shephelah.
08:22 No injuries from this morning's Iranian rocket fire. Home Front Command declares the event over — you may leave sheltered areas.
08:12 Alarms activated in central Israel due to Iranian launches.
08:10 Launches from Iran identified, further alarms expected in minutes.
03:30 The IDF updates on ongoing Israeli Air Force strikes deep inside Tehran.
0:24 MDA: No casualties reported as of this time following rocket fire toward Israel.
0:16 Initial reports of munitions debris in various locations in Jerusalem District. Fire and Rescue en route; further updates as available.
0:12 Launches identified from Iran toward northern Israel
00:06: Alarms in Jerusalem, the Shephelah, and the Jordan Valley
0:03: Additional launches from Iran toward Jerusalem
0:00: MDA: No casualties reported at this stage in continued rocket attacks.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
23:48 Additional launches from Iran toward Jerusalem
23:40 MDA: No casualties reported following the ongoing rocket attacks on Israel.
MDA teams are treating isolated cases of people who were injured on their way to protected areas.
23:30; Launches from Iran identified toward the south and Jerusalem
22:58 MDA: No emergency calls received at MDA's 101 call center regarding recent attacks.
22:45 Alarms triggered in Jerusalem and the south after further Iranian rocket launches
22:42 Additional launches from Iran toward Jerusalem and the central region
21:16 Alerts in the north following the breach of a hostile aircraft from Lebanon
20:55 Rockets launched from Iran toward Haifa
19:20 MDA summary — Lion's Roar Operation as of March 19: In the past 24 hours (as of 7:00 PM) paramedics treated 54 people: 41 suffered physical injuries and 13 from anxiety.
18:45 Launches from Iran toward the north
18:25 Ministry of Environmental Protection on the refinery incident: No casualties and no immediate danger to the public or risk of hazardous leakage.
18:20 MDA: In Kiryat Shmona, paramedics are treating and evacuating four casualties to hospital: a man, about 60, in serious condition with shrapnel injuries; a 68-year-old woman in moderate condition with head trauma; and two people in their twenties in mild condition. Update to follow. Noam
17:35: Refinery hit: No danger of hazardous leakage, several vehicles on fire.
17:00: MDA: No injuries reported as of now
16:45: Launches from Iran, alarms nationwide
15:45 Leaders of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan strongly condemned Iran's attacks against shipping and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf, as well as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders called for an immediate cessation and warned of global stability risks.
11:52: MDA: No injuries reported, incident over.
11:50: United Hatzalah teams dispatched after reports of interception debris falling in the south
11:39 Launches from Iran
11:14: MDA: No injuries reported.
11:02: United Hatzalah teams dispatched to survey several locations reported to have munitions debris or projectile hits.
10:50: Launches from Iran identified
08:33 IDF Spokesperson: Aerial assassinations and face-to-face encounters: Division 36 and the Israeli Air Force eliminated more than 20 militants in southern Lebanon in the last 24 hours. Dozens of Hezbollah military structures were destroyed by the IDF. Fighters also seized many weapons, including RPGs, anti-tank rockets, ammunition, a hunting rifle, and other military gear.
08:12 Ministry of Health: Since the start of the operation, as of Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:00 AM, 3,924 people have been evacuated to hospitals; 79 are currently hospitalized: 1 in critical condition (not directly from rocket injury), 6 severe, 12 moderate, and 60 mild.
The ministry also reports, for the first time during the war, student vaccinations will be held in a fortified underground compound at Assuta Ramat HaHayal.
07:36: More launches to the north - No casualties reported.
07:04: MDA: At this stage, no casualties or impacts; paramedics aid several people injured en route to shelters or suffering anxiety.
06:57: Alarms in the center, Sharon, and Shephelah.
06:50: Launches from Iran follow a series of alarms in the north.
05:50: More alarms in the north.
05:20: Further alarms in the north
04:45: Alarms in Nahariya and Galilee
03:32: MDA: No emergency calls received at the 101 center after recent attacks
03:17: Alarms in the Shephelah, center, and Sharon
03:10; Launches from Iran
00:07: MDA paramedics report a man around 30 found with no signs of life and shrapnel wounds in Moshav Adanim
00:07 - Fire & Rescue: Teams responding to an incident in a building in northern Tel Aviv, likely due to a munition strike.
00:07 - Fire & Rescue: Reports of munitions debris found in the central district.
Fire and rescue teams from Sharon station are operating in two main areas in Jaljulia and Moshav Adanim, conducting searches for trapped individuals amid the destruction.
00:05 - United Hatzalah: Medical teams providing medical and psychological aid at several scenes in central Israel. Several people are injured in various conditions.
00:00 - MDA: Following rocket attacks in southern Sharon, paramedics report a 30-year-old man in critical condition with shrapnel wounds.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
23:59: Tel Aviv district police, Border Police, and bomb squads treating several scenes with debris; no casualties at this time.
23:53 - MDA: Paramedics and medics dispatched to survey reported affected sites.
23:42 - United Hatzalah: Following alarms in central Israel, teams dispatched to areas with reports of impacts or interception debris.
23:30: Launches toward Israel from Iran
22:38 - Fire & Rescue: Direct debris hit to a house under construction in Moshav Neta; no casualties.
22:37 - IDF Spokesperson: For the first time in Operation "Lion's Roar," Air Force struck targets in northern Iran, guided by Navy and Military Intelligence.
22:31 - Fire & Rescue: Initial report of a munition striking a structure in Neta. Firefighters en route.
Reports from the southern district of munitions debris hitting a building in Neta. Firefighters heading to the scene.
Impact at a building in Neta. Photo: National Fire & Rescue22:26 - Police: Officers and bomb squads searching for munitions debris or interceptor fragments in the southern district; no injuries reported.
Police urge the public to follow instructions, avoid crash sites, keep emergency routes clear, and refrain from handling debris for safety reasons.
Israeli police are on alert in all regions and will continue operations to maintain public safety.
22:21 - MDA: No emergency calls received at MDA's 101 center as of now.
22:16 - United Hatzalah: No reports yet of debris or casualties following alarms in the south.
22:05 - MDA: No reports of injuries following northern alarms; paramedics dispatched to check sites.
22:04: Launches from Iran toward the south
21:15 - Fire & Rescue: Hit to a building in Kiryat Shmona; firefighters searching for trapped individuals.
Calls received in district 102 reporting multiple impacts in Kiryat Shmona; firefighters found a structure hit by recent rocket fire.
Teams are searching the site for victims.
20:45 - MDA: No emergency calls received following recent rocket attacks.
19:41 - Ministry of Health: As of 6:00 PM, March 18, 2026, 3,834 people have been evacuated to hospitals since "Lion's Roar" began; 74 currently hospitalized: 1 critical (not from direct strike), 6 severe, 11 moderate, 56 mild.
19:26 - IDF: IDF continues targeting ballistic missile arrays and anti-aircraft systems of the Iranian regime in western and central Iran.
Over the last 24 hours, dozens of Air Force jets have struck more than 200 targets of the Iranian regime in western and central Iran.
These targets include missile storage and launch sites, drone facilities, air defense arrays, and weapon manufacturing complexes. The Air Force continues to operate without pause to reduce rocket fire on Israel and expand air supremacy over Iran.
18:46 - IDF Spokesperson: IDF troops struck two bridges over the Litani River in Lebanon, used by Hezbollah to move weapons and militants between north and south Lebanon.
The bridges served as transport lines for rockets and launchers used in terror operations against Israelis. The operation aimed to impair Hezbollah's operational capability and minimize civilian risk in both Israel and Lebanon.
IDF stresses ongoing operations against Hezbollah in response to its involvement, vowing to prevent civilian harm in Israel.
18:23 - MDA: After screening in the north, no casualties were found. In Kiryat Bialik, an accident caused by an alarm led to the treatment and hospitalization of a 41-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man in mild condition.
18:01 - MDA: After north alarms, paramedics sent to check a reported site.
17:49: Alarms in northern Israel
17:49: Launches to the north from Iran
17:02: IDF: Air Force eliminated five Iranian regime soldiers in western Iran after precise military intelligence concluded their activities at a military site. The Air Force is continuing its campaign to eliminate threats to Israel.
16:38: It is safe to exit shelters in the south.
16:29: Launches to Eilat and the Arava.
16:12: MDA: In Petah Tikva, three people—in mild condition, a 44-year-old man and boys aged 12 and 13—were evacuated to Beilinson Hospital with shock injuries.
15:52: No injuries reported so far; ambulance teams continue to survey sites.
15:35 Launches to the center from Iran
14:09 Alarms in north due to launches from Lebanon
13:29 No casualties or damage after last launch at Israel. No calls to MDA. It is safe to leave safe rooms.
13:13 Launches identified from Iran; alarms expected soon in the north.
12:45 IDF updates: In a precise Air Force strike guided by Intelligence in Tehran, Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed overnight. "In addition to activities against Israel, he led Iranian intelligence terrorism worldwide and inside Israel."
11:50 The names of last night's missile victims in Ramat Gan are released: Yaron and Ilana Moshe will be laid to rest today at 15:00 at Yarkon Cemetery.
11:15 No casualties or damages in latest attack; no calls to MDA. Safe to leave shelters.
11:05 Launches identified from Iran; widespread alarms expected soon.
10:40 IDF: Air and sea strikes against Hezbollah targets completed in Lebanon; evacuation warnings sent to residents of Tyre ahead of attacks.
09:50 Fire & Rescue: Overnight, 34 incidents handled; a major fire at a hangar in Mishmar HaShiv'a.
09:32 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) received notification from Iran of a missile hitting the Bushehr nuclear plant; no reported damage or casualties. The IAEA urges maximal restraint to prevent nuclear accident risk.
United States Central Command reports using 2,270 kg of deep-penetration munitions on Iranian missile sites along the coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
08:09 Safe to leave shelters; no casualties from latest Iranian rocket fire.
07:57 Alarms in the center due to launches from Iran.
07:50 Launches identified toward central Israel. Alarms expected in coming minutes.
07:00: Home Front Command's Major General Shay Klapper at Ramat Gan rocket impact: "It is a very tough scene. Two civilians were killed. My condolences go out to the families. I thank the Ramat Gan municipality and emergency organizations for their swift, professional response. We are working everywhere, sweeping for danger and aiding citizens."
4:59: IDF begins airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after Tyre resident evacuation, following rocket fire into Israel.
4:52: Tel Aviv officers and bomb squads currently investigating multiple debris sites. No casualties reported.
Photo: IDF Spokesperson4:50: After alarms nationwide, United Hatzalah teams dispatched to survey sites with rocket or debris reports
04:41: Alarms throughout Israel
04:35: Additional launches from Iran
01:12; Israel Railways update
Due to debris striking near Tel Aviv Savidor Central station, some platforms were damaged and train traffic temporarily halted; shuttle service operates between Herzliya, Tel Aviv Savidor Central, and Ben Gurion Airport stations. Teams working to restore regular service.
00:56; Two fatalities, both around 70, and two trapped by rocket debris in Ramat Gan
Photo: United Hatzalah00:53: United Hatzalah medical teams providing medical and psychological aid at several scenes; some in critical condition in central Israel.
00:41: United Hatzalah teams dispatched to survey areas reported to have impacts or rocket debris.
00:36: Impacts in Dan district — Fire and Rescue teams heading to multiple sites.
00:12: Launches from Iran
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
23:40 Alarms in Misgav Am after attacks from Lebanon
21:55 MDA: No injuries reported after southern region alarms.
21:45 Alarms following Iranian launches in the south
21:39 Alerts expected in Judea, Dead Sea, Negev region, and Arava after launches from Iran
21:27 Fire & Rescue, Northern District: Three teams responding to a direct hit on a house in Carmiel; one person evacuated in mild condition.
21:08 Fire & Rescue, Northern District: Calls about debris in Carmiel area; fire teams searching reported locations.
21:05 Alarms in the Samaria region
20:52: Hostile aircraft incursion along Israel's northern conflict line with Lebanon
20:40 - IDF Spokesperson: Hezbollah launched rockets at several locations in Israel; simultaneous IAF attacks ongoing against launchers and additional Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon. Citizens urged to follow Home Front Command instructions. The IDF will retaliate forcefully.
20:38 - MDA: No injuries reported after northern alarms. Paramedics dispatched to survey sites.
20:32: Alarms after launches from Lebanon
20:30: Rockets launched from Lebanon toward Israel
20:15 - IDF Spokesperson: In his evening address, Brigadier General Efi Defrin, the IDF spokesperson, said: "We have eliminated arch-terrorist commanders in Iran's highest ranks in the last 24 hours. Every person we eliminated was part of Israel's destruction plan and dedicated their lives to this cause. We will reach every one of them. It doesn't matter where or when."
He added, "Our hits on Iran and Hezbollah are far more significant than the rocket fire against us."
When will the conflict end? "Hopefully, we can travel abroad for Passover—but not at the cost of risking our citizens. We are preparing for a prolonged campaign, possibly throughout Passover. If the situation allows, we will ease restrictions. Otherwise, we continue as is."
20:00 - Superbus: Lines operating Wednesday (March 18, 2026):
1. Metronit - lines 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
2. Valleys Area -
• Tiberias - lines 39, 15, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 1
• Beit Shean - 1,2
• Afula - 14, 13, 11, 10, 5, 3, 2
• Migdal HaEmek - 15, 9, 6, 5, 4
• Yokne'am Illit - 19, 18, 16
• Kiryat Tivon - 9,11,13, 13A
• Daliyat al-Karmel - 1
• Usfiya - 3
• Inter-city lines - 28, 30, 450, 969, 348, 242, 356, 412, 248, 301, 184, 185, 75, 157, 188, 52, 44, 53, 68, 407, 426, 21, 869, 859, 26, 350, 48, 36, 156, 57, 51, 49, 23, 411, 413, 33, 47, 67, 41, 22
Lines 55, 58 (Daliyat al-Karmel - Haifa)
Line 42 (Afula - Gazit)
Line 50 (Tiberias - Migdal)
Line 19 (Afula - Sulam)
Lines 29, 21, 19, 17, 16 (Valley of Springs routes)
Line 21 (Bethlehem of Galilee - Camp Jelameh)
Line 50 (Afula - Ram On)
Line 55 (Tiberias - Sakhnin)
Line 42 (Tiberias - Kfar Zeitim)
Line 44 (Tiberias - Kadmat Galil Terminal)
Line 25 (Kfar HaHoresh - Kfar Baruch)
Line 25 (Ashdot Ya'akov - Tiberias)
3. Gush Dan - 146, 145, 85, 29
4. Jerusalem -
31, 71, 72, 75, 504, 531, 516, 540, 62, 77, 95, 49, 78, 510, 90, 91, 517, 38, 83, 82, 508, 74, 92, 506, 97, 505, 512, 509, 77A
19:55 - Magen David Adom:
Source: MDA19:55: After assassinating a senior commander and striking over 10 positions in central Tehran, the IDF continues its offensive against Iran's Basij militia.
18:15 MDA: No injuries reported from the southern rocket attacks.
18:10 Alarms in the south following Iranian launches — public urged to take shelter.
18:05 Further launches from Iran toward the south; alarms expected shortly.
17:55 Event concluded: no casualties from latest Iranian rocket wave; it is safe to leave shelters.
17:45 Alarms in central Israel and Haifa following more launches from Iran.
17:40 Additional Iranian launches toward the center expected to trigger alarms soon.
17:20 After killing a Basij commander, the IAF continues striking Basij positions across Tehran.
16:05 Hezbollah ramping up preparations for rocket fire. IDF Spokesperson: "Air defense systems are ready to intercept any threat."
15:50 MDA: Paramedics dispatched to treat two cases of individuals injured heading to shelters.
15:40 No injuries from recent Iranian attacks on Jerusalem and the center. Incident over; safe to leave shelters.
15:25 Alarms in central Israel due to more Iranian launches.
14:05 No injuries reported; safe to leave shelter.
14:00 Alarms in the center and Shephelah due to launches from Iran.
13:50 More launches from Iran toward central Israel and Jerusalem.
13:10 IDF confirms: Ali Larijani, acting leader of the Iranian regime, killed. "Air Force carried out a targeted strike in Tehran with intelligence assistance, eliminating Larijani while he was near the capital."
13:00 Fears of debris fall at Holon Junction caused temporary closure of the station and train suspension between Tel Aviv and Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan stations.
12:50 Safe to leave shelters; Tel Aviv police and bomb squads are handling multiple incident sites with munitions debris. No casualties at this time.
12:45 MDA: No injuries reported at this time in the wake of rocket attacks; paramedics dispatched to surveyed sites.
MDA urges the public to follow Home Front Command instructions.
12:35 Alarms in the center from Iranian launches.
12:30 Missiles from Iran toward central Israel; alarms expected soon.
11:30 No casualties from morning's joint missile attack from Iran and Lebanon in the north.
11:15 IDF Spokesperson: Rocket identified from Iran toward the north.
11:15 Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to Greek Orthodox Patriarch after a missile strike on a church in Jerusalem's Old City: "The Iranian regime deliberately targets civilian populations and damages houses of worship of every faith."
10:40 IDF Spokesperson: Air Force, guided by precise intelligence, eliminated Gholam Reza Soleimani, Basij commander, in a targeted strike in Tehran yesterday. Basij are an armed branch of Iran's regime. In recent protests, especially with recent unrest, Soleimani led violent crackdowns. His assassination adds to a growing list of senior regime officials eliminated during the operation, severely impacting Iran's command structure.
08:32 Alarms in the north.
08:13 IDF Spokesperson: Division 36 expanded targeted ground activity in southern Lebanon, working alongside Division 91 and continuing previous missions to remove threats and create an additional security buffer for northern residents. Prior to entering the area, IDF forces struck terrorist targets with artillery and air power.
07:58 Ministry of Health: Since the onset of "Lion's Roar," as of 7:00 AM, March 17, 2026, 3,530 people have been evacuated to hospitals; 86 currently hospitalized: 8 serious, 16 moderate, 60 mild, and 2 for anxiety. In the last 24 hours, 70 new patients: 4 moderate, 9 anxiety, 146 mild.
07:00 Home Front Command: Continued rocket fire to the north; all events by hour have ended.
3:49: The event concluded — safe to leave shelters
3:46: MDA: So far, no injuries or reports of impacts. Only a few cases of people hurt en route to protected areas or experiencing anxiety.
3:38: Simultaneously in Tehran and Beirut: IDF initiates mass airstrikes against Iranian regime infrastructure in Tehran and Hezbollah sites in Beirut.
3:35: Alarms across Israel
1:04: Launches toward the center
1:11: MDA: No emergency calls in the north after recent alarms
1:04: Launches toward the north