Kathmandu – As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, residents of Tel Aviv have been forced to seek safety in underground parking lots, which are being converted into makeshift shelters.
The move comes in the wake of a wave of missile attacks between the two countries. Just hours after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, Iran retaliated by firing a fresh barrage of missiles at Israel. According to Israel’s Ministry of Health, at least 86 people have been injured in the latest attacks.
In Tel Aviv, one of Israel’s largest cities, an underground parking facility at a shopping mall has been transformed into a temporary shelter equipped with tents, sleeping mats, and basic supplies to protect civilians from incoming missiles.
“Everything changed on Monday night, five days ago,” said Ephraim, a resident taking refuge in the shelter. “A large missile landed very close to Pinsker Street. Many people in Tel Aviv, especially in central areas, were terrified. We saw images of numerous parking garages that had been turned into shelters.”
According to Ephraim, the makeshift shelter housed nearly 1,000 people during a missile strike on Tuesday, helping to keep them safe.
“The threat from Iran’s attacks makes being outside extremely dangerous,” said Marina, another local resident. “Even my flat doesn’t feel safe anymore. That’s why I decided to stay here, despite the circumstances. It may be an underground parking lot, but it feels safer, and we have each other for support.”
The escalating conflict has raised fears of broader regional instability, as both nations exchange fire in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in recent years. (CCTV+)
