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Fragments from an Iranian missile barrage fell across parts of Jerusalem\u2019s holiest sites on Monday, including on the Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and near the Western Wall plaza, according to Israeli police.<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities said several interceptions were carried out over the city as Iran launched missiles toward Jerusalem, but fragments \u2014 including large ones \u2014 from intercepted projectiles and missile debris fell in multiple locations throughout the Old City.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cToday, Iranian missiles rained debris over Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Jewish Quarter,\u201d the police said. \u201cThe enemy makes no distinction between religions, synagogues, mosques, or churches.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Today, Iranian missiles rained debris over Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Jewish Quarter.<\/p>\n Police officers are currently on the ground securing the scenes and collecting missile debris which targeted our civilians. What we\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/5BNplM0i85<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Israel Police (@israelpolice) March 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Police said impact sites were identified near the Western Wall plaza at the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre compound, and in the area of the Jewish Quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n Additional fragments were also discovered in central Jerusalem and parts of East Jerusalem.<\/span><\/p>\n Israeli police, bomb disposal units, and special forces from the Jerusalem District quickly responded to the scenes, cordoning off affected areas while sappers worked to collect debris and ensure no further risk remained to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n An Iranian missile exploded over Jerusalem\u2019s Old City. Its fragments fell on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Armenian Patriarchate, the Jewish Quarter and on the Temple Mount near the Al-Aqsa Mosque.<\/p>\n The Iranian regime is firing missiles toward Jerusalem\u2019s holy sites,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8vKyURiGVW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Israel \u05d9\u05e9\u05e8\u05d0\u05dc (@Israel) March 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Authorities emphasized that the decision to close holy sites to worshippers and visitors followed a security assessment intended to protect civilians, particularly because the Old City has very limited protected shelters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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