🚨 Tensions between Israel and Iran reached new heights this week as both nations exchanged large-scale military strikes. On June 13, Israel targeted over 200 Iranian military and nuclear facilities, prompting a swift retaliation with hundreds of missiles and drones launched at cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
📢 CGTN Stringer spoke to Tel Aviv residents to gauge local sentiment. Ronny, a parent whose son serves in the military, voiced mixed feelings: "We have the right to defend ourselves, but how long can this cycle continue? People are tired." Others echoed concerns about safety and the human cost of prolonged conflict.
💬 While some residents emphasized national security needs, many expressed hope for de-escalation. "No one wins in war," said a café owner near Haifa. The strikes have disrupted daily life, with schools and businesses temporarily closing amid air raid alerts.
🌐 Analysts warn the conflict could ripple across global markets and geopolitics. For now, the world watches as diplomacy hangs by a thread. 🕊️
