The night Tel Aviv came under fire: Settlers exchange missile shrapnel
An illustration shows a building in the Ramat Gan area of Tel Aviv struck by a rocket launched from Lebanon, before and after the strike (Social media)
A state of panic and anxiety swept through Israeli settlers following a direct hit by at least one missile launched from Lebanon on a building in the Ramat Gan area of Tel Aviv, which resulted in casualties among settlers, significant damage, and power outages in parts of the area.
Israeli media reported that "severe destruction was inflicted on a building in Ramat Gan after the missile strike," questioning, "How can everything be routine after such an evening?"
The Israeli Kol Chai radio mentioned that its studios, located across from the site of the missile's impact, were damaged, adding that the radio building and technical equipment sustained damage, while the staff were in the fortified room, which doubles as a synagogue, at the time of the strike.
"A missile shell landed 10 meters from my house, shattering the windows, and I experienced severe physical pain due to the shock," a settler was quoted as saying.
Settlers collect rocket fragments in Ramat Gan
In a related context, Israeli media reported that "settlers began collecting fragments of the missile and exchanging them."
The media described how "dozens of young people came to Ramat Gan after the missile fell yesterday evening and started collecting the numerous fragments scattered in the area."
"They began trading: 'I'll give you a large fragment if you give me two smaller ones'," an eyewitness was quoted as saying, adding, "Since when has this become a custom?"
The media commented on the behavior, saying, "People think these missiles are toys; they fail to grasp the seriousness of the situation until they experience it."
Hezbollah claims responsibility
On Monday, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon announced that it had targeted the Tel Haim base — affiliated with the Israeli military intelligence division — located 120 km from the Lebanese-Palestinian border, in Tel Aviv.
The group said the attack involved a barrage of precision missiles and a swarm of one-way drones, all of which successfully hit their targets.
Israeli media speculated about the type of weapon used, particularly the missile that landed in the "greater Tel Aviv" area after Israeli air defense systems failed to intercept it.
Reports suggested it was a Fateh-110 ballistic missile, which has a range of 300 km. The commander of the Ramat Gan police confirmed that the damage resulted from "a direct hit, not from interception fragments," expressing concerns about potential building collapses.
He further noted that "Hezbollah used a missile with a very heavy warhead, which caused significant destruction in Ramat Gan."
Specifications, features of Fateh-110
The Fateh-110 ballistic missile first entered service on November 6, 2024, during an operation by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon targeting the Israeli Tzrifin military base south of Tel Aviv.
The Fateh-110 is a high-precision surface-to-surface missile with significant destructive capabilities, designed to strike critical targets with an accuracy of up to 10 meters. It can be launched from either stationary or mobile platforms and operates using solid fuel.
Fateh-110 missile Features
- Diameter: 616 mm
- Length: 8.8 meters
- Total weight: 3,450 kg
- Warhead weight: 500 kg
- Range: 300 km
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