Disasters

By Pesach Benson • June 18, 2025

Jerusalem, 18 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — As the sixth day of war begins, the Israeli government on Wednesday released updated figures on home front casualties, damage and evacuations, noting 24 casualties.

Since airstrikes began on Friday, Iran has launched approximately 400 ballistic missiles and hundreds of aerial drones. While most have been intercepted, approximately 40 impact sites have been identified.

The barrages have killed 24 people. Of the more than 804 people injured, eight are in serious condition, 41 are in moderate condition while 795 suffered minor injuries.

Property damage is based on damage claims submitted to the Israel Tax Authority. Of the 18,766 claims made to the Authority, 15,861 were for structural damage to buildings, 1,272 were related to vehicles and 1,633 were related to contents and other property.

Some 3,800 Israelis have been evacuated from their homes.

Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites on Friday, citing intelligence that Tehran had reached “a point of no return” in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. According to Israeli defense officials, Iran has developed the capacity to rapidly enrich uranium and assemble nuclear bombs, with sufficient fissile material for up to 15 weapons.

Israeli intelligence also exposed a covert program to complete all components of a nuclear device. The strikes mark a dramatic escalation in what officials describe as a broader Iranian strategy combining nuclear development, missile proliferation, and proxy warfare aimed at Israel’s destruction.