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Missile Blast Creates Crater in Jerusalem's Old City

3/21/2026

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On March 20, a blast in Jerusalem's Old City created a crater near sacred sites.
The Israeli military said the blast came from missile fragments after warnings of incoming missiles from Iran.
Witnesses reported a loud boom with debris flying about 15 meters.
Police cordoned off the area.
Police commander Dvir Tamim confirmed the blast was a missile impact rather than interceptor debris.

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Story summary

On March 20, a blast in Jerusalem's Old City created a crater near sacred sites.
The Israeli military said the blast came from missile fragments after warnings of incoming missiles from Iran.
Witnesses reported a loud boom with debris flying about 15 meters.
Police cordoned off the area.
Police commander Dvir Tamim confirmed the blast was a missile impact rather than interceptor debris.