Summary
The article reports on an Iranian cluster bomb that hit an apartment in central Israel, killing an elderly couple. Cluster bombs are difficult to stop because they release many smaller explosives over a wide area, adding challenges to Israel's defense systems. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition has led to destruction and casualties on both sides.
Key Facts
- An Iranian cluster bomb struck an apartment in central Israel, killing an elderly couple.
- Cluster bombs disperse many smaller bombs over a wide area, making them hard to defend against.
- The conflict has resulted in the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran, targeting military sites and infrastructure.
- At least 1,354 civilians and 1,138 military personnel have died since the conflict started, according to a US-based agency.
- Israel's military claims to have destroyed over 70% of Iran's ballistic missile launchers.
- The joint military action is now in its 19th day.
- Israel's air defense has intercepted many missiles, but the cluster bombs remain a significant threat.
- The Israeli population continues to seek shelter during frequent missile alarms.
