Several hurt as Iranian missile hits Jerusalem-area town; Hezbollah continues to strike north

Key Points:

• An Iranian ballistic missile struck the Jerusalem-area town of Eshtaol, injuring 19 people with shrapnel and broken glass, and causing extensive damage to homes and vehicles; the Israeli Air Force is investigating the failure to intercept the missile.
• Additional missile attacks targeted Eilat, with one missile intercepted and another hitting an open area, and Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen also launched missiles and a drone toward Eilat, all intercepted without injuries.
• Hezbollah continued heavy rocket and drone fire from southern Lebanon, firing about 250 rockets in 24 hours, mostly targeting Israeli troops, with 23 rockets crossing into Israel.
• The IDF Home Front Command extended wartime guidelines until at least Monday night, keeping many educational activities suspended and restricting public gatherings, with some exceptions in areas with accessible shelters.
• Since the war began on February 28, Iran has launched over 450 ballistic missiles at Israel, with a 92% interception rate; 16 Israelis and 4 Palestinians have been killed by missile strikes, and Hezbollah rocket fire has killed 2 Israelis in the north.