politics

March 21, 2026

Netanyahu Reacts After Attack on Southern Israel: "This is a difficult evening..."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated this evening after Iranian missile attacks in several parts of Israel, including the cities of Arad and Dimona in the south of the country, that this is "a very difficult evening in the fight for the future of the country" and said that Israel will continue to "attack enemies on all fronts."

Netanyahu Reacts After Attack on Southern Israel: "This is a difficult evening..."

TL;DR

  • Iran launched missile attacks on Arad and Dimona in southern Israel, hitting two settlements near nuclear research facilities.
  • The attacks resulted in at least 68 injuries in Arad, with 10 in serious condition, including a five-year-old girl.
  • More than 30 people were injured in Dimona, including a 12-year-old boy in serious condition.
  • Residential buildings were severely damaged, with some at risk of collapse, and several families require evacuation.
  • The Israeli military confirmed its defense systems failed to intercept the missiles.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency reported no indications of damage to the Shimon Peres Nuclear Research Center and no elevated radiation levels.

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