A major escalation in the conflict as an Iranian ballistic missile carrying a cluster munition warhead struck central Israel, breaking apart mid-air and hitting multiple locations. At least three sites reported damage across the Tel Aviv region, including Rishon LeZion. Cluster munitions, designed to disperse multiple sub-projectiles, have raised concerns over civilian impact. The latest strike underscores the intensifying conflict, with no signs of de-escalation even as the war enters its third week.