State of Emergency Extended Until the End of June
In a notable development, Hebrew media reported that the Israeli government has officially extended the nationwide state of emergency until June 30, due to ongoing security threats and the risk of a broader conflict.Military Official: “We Still Have Untouched Targets”
A senior official in the Israeli army stated that there is a long list of vital targets within Iranian territory that have not yet been struck. He added that Israel’s response is far from over, and the army retains multiple escalation options if Iranian attacks continue.
Humanitarian Disaster in Tel Aviv
The Tel Aviv Municipality announced that more than 20 people remain missing under the rubble of a residential building that was directly hit by an Iranian missile. Search and rescue operations are still underway, amid widespread panic among local residents.Hundreds of Casualties in Bat Yam
Israel’s Army Radio reported a high number of fatalities and injuries in the city of Bat Yam after a ballistic missile struck a residential building. The report added that other areas inside Israel were also targeted, with casualties continuing to rise.
Warnings of Further Escalation
Israeli security sources warned that the coming days could witness new rounds of attacks, as international efforts have so far failed to reach a genuine de-escalation. A wave of intensive regional diplomacy is expected in an attempt to contain the deteriorating situation.