Be’er Sheva hit in missile attack amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions

A series of missile attacks believed to have been launched by Iran struck multiple locations across Israel early Friday, including near a Microsoft office in Be’er Sheva. Fires erupted in residential areas, several buildings were damaged, and five people were injured, authorities confirmed.

Emergency responders, including firefighting and rescue teams, rushed to the scene as images circulated online showing damaged buildings and burning vehicles. One of the missiles reportedly landed near the Microsoft building, igniting a car and sparking fires in adjacent residential blocks.

The Israeli military suspects the attack targeted the Gav-Yam Advanced Technology Park, a key research facility in robotics and information sciences. The park is located near the Israeli military’s C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) unit, according to Ben-Gurion University.

In response to the strikes, Israel temporarily shut down train stations in the northern region. Authorities warned the public to avoid impact sites due to potential exposure to hazardous materials.