The Day Dimona and Arad Were Struck

Morning coverage focused on Iranian missile strikes targeting central Israel, with multiple sources detailing damage to a kindergarten in Rishon Lezion and the cancellation of Passover camps in central cities. Early afternoon editorial priority shifted dramatically to Iranian missile strikes on Dimona, with multiple outlets describing a building collapse from interceptor debris that injured 20-47 people including children in serious condition. Evening coverage centered on a direct Iranian missile hit in Arad, with casualty counts rising to 68 wounded including 10 in serious condition, while multiple sources detailed a 450kg warhead destroying buildings and prompting nationwide school closures.