An Iranian missile that penetrated the air defense system scored a direct hit in central Israel late Sunday morning, injuring 15 people and causing extensive damage to property and infrastructure.

Rescue forces called to multiple impact sites in the city provided medical treatment to the injured, including one is serious condition and the rest in light condition.

Impacts were reported along the Ayalon Highway, near Habima Square in Tel Aviv, and in Petach Tikva and Ramat Gan. Two lanes were closed on the Ayalon Highway following the hit.

The barrage was part of six waves of launches from Iran on Sunday.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)