Iranian missile debris impacts area near Church of the Holy Sepulchre

On March 17, 2026, debris from an Iranian missile landed near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. Reports from the Israeli Foreign Ministry state that fragments also fell near the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount. No casualties were reported following the incident. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar held a telephone conversation with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem to discuss the event. The Israeli Foreign Ministry alleged that the strike was a deliberate attempt by Iran to target religious sites belonging to Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Iran has not officially commented on the specific claims regarding the targeting of these holy sites. The incident has caused concern regarding the safety of historical and religious landmarks in Jerusalem during the ongoing conflict.