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Explosions lit up the sky over Tel Aviv early today as residents scrambled for shelter during Iranian missile strikes. Israeli officials confirmed nearly 200 projectiles were fired overnight, with air defenses intercepting “quite a few.” A CGTN Stringer captured the chaos as locals dashed to bunkers, their phones flashing emergency alerts.
Why Now?
Iran claims retaliation for recent attacks targeting leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas, and its own military. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “respond decisively,” fueling fears of an all-out regional conflict.
The Bigger Picture
Military spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed strikes hit central and southern Israel. Analysts warn this could reshape Middle East power dynamics, with global markets already reacting to the instability.
Stay tuned as we track updates – and keep those emergency apps updated, fam.
A CGTN Stringer captured the chaos as locals dashed to bunkers, their phones flashing emergency alerts.
