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Iranian Missile Strike Leaves 9 Dead, Community Unites to Rebuild

3/20/2026

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Story summary

On March 1, an Iranian missile struck Ramat Lehi, Beit Shemesh, killing nine.
Miriam Salem returned to damaged homes, with IDF signs marking unsafe buildings.
Many residents are temporarily housed in hotels while renovations occur.
Volunteers from the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund are assisting, including 18-year-old Hili Elfassi, clearing debris and sealing windows.
Director Shir Goren noted over 15,000 volunteers joined since the conflict began.

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Story summary

On March 1, an Iranian missile struck Ramat Lehi, Beit Shemesh, killing nine.
Miriam Salem returned to damaged homes, with IDF signs marking unsafe buildings.
Many residents are temporarily housed in hotels while renovations occur.
Volunteers from the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund are assisting, including 18-year-old Hili Elfassi, clearing debris and sealing windows.
Director Shir Goren noted over 15,000 volunteers joined since the conflict began.