Iranian Missile Kills Four in Haifa Family; Father Hospitalized Hour Before
Key Takeaways
- Iranian missile strike hit a Haifa residential building, causing collapse.
- Four members of a single family were killed in Haifa attack.
- Two bodies were recovered; two people remained missing after the strike.
Building Collapse
Four members of the Gershovich family were killed when an Iranian missile struck their residential building in Haifa.
They were sheltering in the building's stairwell due to Vladimir's medical condition.
The ballistic missile warhead did not explode but caused several floors to collapse.
If the warhead had detonated, the blast would likely have destroyed the entire building.
Hospital Discharge and Family Gathering
Vladimir had been released from a prolonged hospitalization just an hour and a half before the strike.
Dmitri and Lucille had traveled to Haifa to assist him.
Lena was a longtime voice coach at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio.
Rescue Challenges and Family Statement
Police contacted Rambam to check if the family had been admitted as wounded.
Rescue teams worked for hours trying to locate the family.
The city of Haifa issued a statement describing them as a family of beloved people with hearts of gold.
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