Israelis describe being gripped by fear after Iranian attacks cause widespread destruction in Tel Aviv and elsewhere

By Lubna Masarwa Published date: 14 June 2025 17:12 BST

Still, fires and plumes of smoke could be seen in several areas of Tel Aviv, while explosions were also reported in Jerusalem.

Images and videos verified by Middle East Eye showed apartment blocks in Tel Aviv’s suburbs and the nearby city of Ramat Gan almost completely destroyed and the wreckage of several vehicles among the debris.

    • Kennystillalive@feddit.orgEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      ELI5: There are rockets that can’t be blocked by the dome. There is another system for these rockets but they can be overwhelmed easier than the dome. (They still block, but not as efficient as the dome so way more rockets hit.)

    • idriss@lemm.eeEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      it only works against rocks and fireworks not a properly armed nation

    • qaz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      It got overwhelmed due to the large quantity of projectiles afaik