🚨 IMPACT AND CASUALTIES IN ARAD: An eyewitness who was in a protected space tens of meters from the impact site said, "We received an early warning, but immediately after the siren sounded - the missile fell".
Magen David Adom said that as of 23:25, 64 casualties had been evacuated to hospitals, including 7 in serious condition, 15 in moderate condition, and 42 in mild condition.
Soroka Medical Center reported different hospital intake figures, saying ten people were seriously injured and eleven moderately injured. MDA teams continue searching for additional casualties at the scene.
Dozens of ambulances, MDA intensive care units, and MDA and Air Force helicopters were deployed in the evacuation effort.
❗️ POLICE UPDATE: According to a senior police official, there are currently no missing persons at the scene.
🏫 EDUCATION SYSTEM CHANGES: The Ministry of Education announced that following the attacks in Dimona and Arad, and after consultation with the Home Front Command chief, all exemptions for in-person learning are canceled nationwide on Sunday and Monday.
No physical learning will be permitted anywhere in the education system, including special education. Only remote learning will take place throughout the country.
The ministry said a new situation assessment will be held ahead of Tuesday, with further updates to follow.
🇮🇱 PRIME MINISTER STATEMENT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "This is a very difficult evening in the campaign for our future. A short while ago, I spoke with the Mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, and asked him to convey, on behalf of all the citizens of Israel, our prayers for the recovery of the wounded. I have instructed the Director General of my office to provide all necessary assistance, in coordination with all government ministries. I strengthen the emergency and rescue forces currently operating in the field, and I call on everyone to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. We are determined to continue striking our enemies on all fronts."
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