Summary
Residents of Beersheba, a city in southern Israel, experienced missile attacks early on Tuesday just before a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was supposed to start. The attack resulted in the deaths of four people when a residential block was hit, despite efforts to take shelter in safe rooms. Both countries later confirmed agreeing to a ceasefire but accused each other of breaking it.
Key Facts
- Residents in Beersheba were alerted by missile alarms early Tuesday morning.
- People took shelter in safe rooms, specially designed secure areas in buildings.
- An Iranian missile hit a residential block, causing it to partially collapse.
- Four people died in the attack while they were in their safe rooms.
- Israeli medics and military personnel responded to assist and clean up.
- Both Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire but accused one another of violations.
- Local residents expressed doubt about the ceasefire's stability.
- Volunteers helped clean debris as residents started assessing the damage.
