As the Iran-Israel conflict enters its fifth day, the northern Israeli port city of Haifa has become a focal point of destruction, with missile strikes and drone attacks from Iran intensifying nightly. On June 15, a massive explosion rocked the city, leaving residents in shock and neighborhoods in ruins. CGTN captured exclusive footage of the aftermath, revealing shattered buildings and smoldering debris under daylight.
🚨 ‘We’re exhausted, but we’re still here,’ a Haifa resident told reporters amid the chaos. ‘The sirens don’t stop—every night feels like a nightmare.’ The strikes, part of escalating regional tensions, have disrupted daily life, with schools and businesses shuttered indefinitely.
💡 Analysts warn the conflict could impact global energy markets, as Haifa’s port is a key hub for oil and trade. Meanwhile, social media buzzes with #HaifaUnderFire, as users share harrowing videos of explosions lighting up the night sky.
🌐 For young professionals and travelers tracking the crisis, the situation underscores the fragile geopolitics of the Middle East. Stay tuned for updates as diplomats scramble to de-escalate tensions.
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Stringer Dispatch: Haifa local speaks out after huge strikes
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