A missile rips through the night sky — then a blinding fireball engulfs the scene as the strike hits, all caught on video.

The strike left around 75 people injured in Arad, including 10 who were seriously hurt and rushed to a hospital in Beersheba, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Arad Mayor Yair Ma’ayan said that no one who was in a shelter was injured.

Another missile struck the city of Dimona earlier on Saturday, injuring 33 people, according to first responders. Dimona is the location of the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center. Children were among the injured in the attacks.

Attempted interceptions, according to the Israeli military, failed to stop the missiles.

Videos circulating on social media appear to show the missiles making impact and the significant damage they caused.

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Dramatic footage shows an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile striking near Dimona in Israel’s Negev Desert.

A building has collapsed, with reports of multiple injuries.

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The IDF confirms a 450 kg Iranian missile hit Arad after two failed interceptions, leaving at least 70 injured and four unconscious. pic.twitter.com/wQppxDf622

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Overhead drone footage from United Hatzalah shows the level of destruction caused to several residential buildings in the Southern Israeli city of Arad, following the direct impact earlier of a medium-range ballistic missile launched by Iran. pic.twitter.com/GfB2B0gomG

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on Saturday evening following the attacks.

“This is a very difficult evening in the battle for our future. A short time ago, I spoke with the mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, and asked him to convey, on behalf of all the citizens of Israel, our prayers for the peace of the wounded. I instructed the Director General of my ministry to provide all necessary assistance, along with all government ministries,” Netanyahu said. “I am strengthening the emergency and rescue forces currently operating in the field and I call on everyone to obey the Home Front Command’s instructions.”

“We are determined to continue to strike our enemies on all fronts,” the prime minister concluded.

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement calling the Iranian attack a “blatant war crime.”

The Iranian regime devastated Arad and Dimona by deliberately striking civilians with missiles. Over 100 people were injured, including children. A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism. pic.twitter.com/e0kpFpdZ6n

— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) March 21, 2026

The missile attacks come as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue to decimate military targets and eliminate political and military leaders in Iran. As the war drags on, the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil transits, has emerged as a major flashpoint as Iran threatens passing vessels.

Hours before the strikes, the IDF said it had targeted a key Iranian military research facility tied to the regime’s ballistic missile program and efforts to develop nuclear weapon components — underscoring the growing stakes on both sides.

Hundreds of left-wing activists from the United States, Europe, and Latin America descended on Havana this weekend, meeting with communist officials, staying in upscale hotels, and traveling in air-conditioned buses as ordinary Cubans grapple with widespread blackouts and severe shortages of basic necessities.

The “Nuestra América Convoy,” also called the “Our America Convoy to Cuba,” brought roughly 650 delegates from 33 countries and more than 100 organizations to the island, transporting about 20 tons of humanitarian aid, according to organizers.

Delegates arrived by air from countries including Italy, France, Spain, and the United States, with additional participants traveling by sea in a flotilla from Mexico. Some activists arrived earlier in the week, delivering supplies to hospitals in advance of the main delegation.

Some delegates were reportedly housed in high-end accommodations, including five-star hotels, while others were seen traveling in air-conditioned buses and attending official meetings with Miguel Díaz-Canel at government facilities.

Large portions of the island have experienced prolonged blackouts, with outages in some areas stretching beyond 20 hours a day. The country’s fragile infrastructure has been pushed to the brink, leaving millions struggling to access food, water, and medical care.

The Cuban government and activists have blamed U.S. energy restrictions, particularly moves by Donald Trump to target oil shipments, for exacerbating the island’s economic collapse. Organizers framed the convoy as a direct challenge to what they describe as “collective punishment.”

“We cannot allow this,” said David Adler of Progressive International, one of the groups behind the effort. “We cannot normalize it.” Cuban officials echoed that message, with Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío insisting that the country’s political system is “not up for negotiation” in any talks with Washington. At the same time, critics argue the regime’s decades of centralized control and economic mismanagement have played a central role in the island’s long-running hardship.

The optics of foreign activists enjoying stable electricity and modern amenities while locals endure daily deprivation have drawn sharp backlash, particularly from Cuban exiles. “This is a gigantic mockery of the entire Cuban people,” said Mayra Dominguez, a Cuban living in exile in the United States, to the New York Post. “The left visits Cuba as if it were a party at a zoo and they go to admire the misery from a luxury hotel.”

Cuban artist Salomé García Bacallao, now based in Miami, similarly criticized the government for welcoming foreign delegations while many Cubans remain barred from returning home.

The convoy includes a mix of activists, political figures, and organizations from across the global Left. Among them is leftist streamer Hasan Piker, who broadcast from Havana to his large social media following while promising to produce additional “content” from the trip.

Other participants include international political figures such as Jeremy Corbyn and representatives from leftist parties across Latin America and Europe.

Some of the groups involved, such as The People’s Forum and Code Pink, have previously drawn scrutiny from U.S. officials over alleged ties to foreign influence networks.

The effort has also been linked to Mariela Castro, daughter of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, underscoring the close coordination between activists and the Cuban government. Organizers say the convoy delivered solar panels, food, and medical supplies, including cancer treatments, to help alleviate the island’s crisis.

Cuba has also received aid shipments from countries including Mexico, Brazil, and China in recent weeks, as concerns grow over a potential humanitarian emergency. Still, questions remain about how the convoy’s aid will be distributed, and whether it will reach ordinary Cubans or be funneled through government-controlled channels.

Such efforts often double as political theater, bolstering the regime’s narrative while doing little to address systemic issues. The images coming out of Havana this weekend highlight a jarring divide: foreign activists documenting their “solidarity” tour with reliable electricity, comfortable transport, and direct access to top officials. Meanwhile, millions of Cubans live through daily blackouts, food shortages, and a collapsing economy.

For many watching, especially those forced to leave the island, the contrast is not just striking, it’s infuriating.