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Over 90 injured in multiple attacks in southern Israel

Over 90 people have been injured following Iranian rocket attacks on two cities in southern Israel, Arad and Dimona.

On Saturday evening, multiple Iranian rocket attacks targeted the southern region of Israel, injuring at least 90 people. The cities of Arad and Dimona were the primary locations affected by these attacks. Reports indicate that the city of Arad alone saw around 59 injuries, as confirmed by AFP news agency. Dimona also experienced significant casualties, with at least 33 reported injuries according to Israeli rescue services.

The attacks have raised serious concerns regarding the security situation in southern Israel, a region where tensions have escalated in recent months. The immediate aftermath of the rocket strikes has seen emergency services mobilizing to assist the injured and assess the damage. This incident is part of a broader pattern of hostilities in the region, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions involving Iranian forces.

Such escalations threaten to deepen the crisis for civilians in the affected areas, prompting calls for urgent international attention and responses. This situation highlights the fragility of peace in the region and the need for proactive measures to mitigate further violence and protect vulnerable populations.

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