In a startling development that underscores the growing reach and intensity of the Israel-Iran confrontation, Channel 14 has reported that the home of Israeli Knesset member Hanoch Dov Milivitzky was struck and damaged by an Iranian missile during the latest wave of attacks.
The dramatic incident occurred late last night as air raid sirens wailed across parts of central Israel. According to initial reports, Milivitzky was inside his home when the missile struck. Fortunately, he survived by seeking shelter in the mamad—Israel’s reinforced security room that is mandatory in most modern buildings.
The missile impact caused extensive damage to the structure, shattering windows, buckling walls, and starting a small fire that was later extinguished by emergency services. Photos from the scene show debris scattered across the yard and chunks of concrete ripped from the building’s exterior.
Milivitzky, a prominent member of the ruling coalition and known for his hawkish stance on security matters, was unharmed but visibly shaken when first responders arrived. “I owe my life to the bomb shelter,” he reportedly said, expressing gratitude for the quick response of emergency teams and the effectiveness of Israel’s civil defense protocols.
This marks a chilling moment in the conflict: a direct hit not just on infrastructure or military assets—but on the private residence of a sitting lawmaker. Security officials believe the targeting may not have been random.
While Iran has not claimed specific responsibility for the strike on Milivitzky’s home, the incident comes amid a wider barrage of missiles and drones believed to be launched by Iranian forces or their proxies in retaliation for recent Israeli operations across the region.
Analysts are now speculating whether this strike signals a shift in Iranian tactics—one that includes symbolic or high-profile civilian targets to deliver psychological and political shockwaves inside Israel.
“This wasn’t just a missile—it was a message,” said a former Israeli intelligence officer. “It says: ‘We can reach your cities, your homes, even your leaders.’”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack as a “blatant escalation” and vowed a firm response. “No threat to our people or our representatives will go unanswered,” he declared during an emergency cabinet meeting.
Meanwhile, security has been dramatically increased around Knesset members, with some being temporarily relocated and others advised to remain close to fortified shelters.
The attack on Milivitzky’s home comes amid an increasingly volatile situation in the Middle East. Recent weeks have seen cross-border clashes, drone swarms, and long-range missile strikes becoming an almost daily occurrence.
Public sentiment in Israel is now shifting toward heightened alert. Many are questioning how a missile managed to penetrate Israel’s sophisticated defense systems and strike a politician’s home in a populated area.
For now, the incident has become a rallying point. Citizens and leaders alike are expressing resilience in the face of rising threats. “They will not break our spirit,” Milivitzky said in a short televised address. “I am alive. Israel is strong. And we will defend our home.”
The missile didn’t just damage concrete—it cracked open a new dimension in this conflict: one where even lawmakers are no longer beyond the reach of war.
