Israel reported 24 deaths in three days as a result of Iranian attacks

During three days of Iranian missile attacks in Israel, 24 people were killed, the number of injured is almost 600 people. The government announced this on June 16.

"24 dead, 592 injured: ten people are in serious condition, 36 in moderate condition and 546 with minor injuries," the press office said in a statement.

In total, 30 locations where Iranian missiles landed were recorded in Israel. The number of shells fired from Iran in three days is about 370, the Newspaper adds.Ru». In addition, it was noted that 385 injured people were admitted to hospitals last night.

"To date, seven victims are in critical condition in hospitals, 40 in moderate condition, 298 in mild condition, 14 in shock. 12 deaths have been confirmed over the past 24 hours," the government's website says.

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At the same time, prolonging the fighting increases Tehran's chances, experts say.

On the same day, the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, announced that the building of the American Embassy in Tel Aviv had received minor damage as a result of a rocket explosion fired from Iran. According to the diplomat, the U.S. Embassy and consulate in Israel will remain closed during the day. Izvestia published video footage from the site of the Iranian rocket explosion in the center of Tel Aviv, where it is clear that almost all the houses there were destroyed.

On June 13, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran and declared a state of emergency. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the purpose of the military operation is to strike at Iran's nuclear infrastructure. In response, Iran launched several waves of missile attacks.