Newborn rescued from rubble after Iranian missile strike on Israeli home
Six-day-old baby pulled alive from destroyed building as Iran targets civilians in central Israel; dozens injured in fresh barrage
A six-day-old baby was rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed home in central Israel after a direct missile strike launched by Iran, in one of the most harrowing incidents of the escalating war.
The infant was buried beneath debris when the missile hit a residential building during a wave of long-range rocket fire aimed at densely populated areas. Medics from Magen David Adom (MDA) pulled the baby from the wreckage and transported the child to hospital, where the newborn is in stable condition.
Footage from the aftermath, captured by Gal Ganot, shows rescue teams carrying the baby through smoke and wreckage as sirens blared.
“This is what the fanatical regime targets: our children, our families,” said a senior Israeli official. “We will not stand by. We will continue to defend our people from the world’s most dangerous regime – whatever it takes.”
Dozens of civilians were injured in the missile barrage, with thousands forced to shelter overnight. The strike has deepened national outrage and intensified calls for international recognition of Iran’s attacks as war crimes.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office said: “The red lines were crossed long ago. When they aim for our babies, we do what is necessary to stop them.”
The rescue of the baby has become a symbol of both the war’s brutality and the resilience of Israeli emergency teams. Officials warn the threat is far from over, with Iran continuing to target civilian infrastructure.
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