Jerusalem Sky Lit Red: Resident Recalls Iran Attack Moment

‘The Sky Turned Red’: A Night of Drones, Fear, and Resilience

When Iran launched a wave of drones and missiles toward Israel on April 14, Jerusalem resident Mattia, a CGTN stringer, witnessed a surreal scene: \"The sky was full of red lights,\" he recalled. The attack, unprecedented in its scale, initially sent shivers through the city. \"It was really scary,\" Mattia admitted. But what happened next surprised him—within hours, children in his neighborhood were playing outside, and daily life resumed as air defenses intercepted threats.

While the attack marked a dramatic escalation in regional tensions, Mattia’s account highlights the eerie contrast between global headlines and localized resilience. \"People here are used to uncertainty,\" he said, emphasizing how communities adapt even amid high-stakes geopolitics.

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Jerusalem resident recalls the moment of Iran's drone attack

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