Cluster munition falls near Tel Aviv defense ministry: reports

Iran announced on Saturday that it had targeted multiple sites inside ‘Israel’, including the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, using a combination of missile barrages and drones.

According to Iranian statements, the drone attack focused on key infrastructure at Ben Gurion Airport, including the new control tower, terminal buildings, and navigation and radar systems, aiming to disrupt military air traffic coordination and weaken surveillance capabilities.

Hebrew media acknowledged impacts and damage in several areas, though details remain limited under military censorship. 'Israel’s' public broadcaster reported that two cluster munitions, launched from an Iranian missile, fell near the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv. Channel 12 confirmed that military censors permitted publication of the incident near the Kirya complex, which houses the General Staff.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the strikes were part of its 95th wave of operations, targeting areas including Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv, and Kiryat Shmona. It stated that advanced missiles were used, including “Qadr,” “Kheibar Shekan,” and “Qassem Soleimani” types, some equipped with cluster warheads.

'Israeli' radio reported that shrapnel from cluster munitions landed in seven locations across central areas, causing material damage and igniting vehicle fires.