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Missile Strike Injures 13 Women Amid West Bank Tensions

3/19/2026

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On March 18, 2026, a missile struck a converted hair salon in Beit Awwa, injuring thirteen women.
The Israeli military attributed the attack to an Iranian missile.
Palestinian officials claimed the damage resulted from an Israeli aerial defense interceptor.
As West Bank families prepared for Eid al-Fitr, residents cited a lack of safe shelters during air raids, while conflicting reports from Israeli and Palestinian authorities reflect ongoing tensions.

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On March 18, 2026, a missile struck a converted hair salon in Beit Awwa, injuring thirteen women.
The Israeli military attributed the attack to an Iranian missile.
Palestinian officials claimed the damage resulted from an Israeli aerial defense interceptor.
As West Bank families prepared for Eid al-Fitr, residents cited a lack of safe shelters during air raids, while conflicting reports from Israeli and Palestinian authorities reflect ongoing tensions.