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Iran launched a missile attack on Haifa, Israel, hitting strategic points and injuring at least two people, amid ongoing conflict with Israel which also involved extensive Israeli strikes inside Iran targeting military and nuclear sites. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and international tensions, with Israel considering further actions and the U.S. deploying additional forces to the region.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar shared footage of a missile attack by Iran on the Al-Jerina Mosque in Haifa, injuring religious figures and highlighting Iran's targeting of civilian sites across religious communities, which he condemns as war crimes.
A deadly missile strike attributed to Iran has hit the Israeli port city of Haifa, escalating tensions in the region.
The mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav, has warned that the city is at a standstill due to heavy rocket attacks by Hezbollah, which have caused significant economic disruption and panic among residents. The attacks have led to empty streets, closed shops, and damage to infrastructure, with hundreds of rockets targeting the area, including the Krayot settlement cluster. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted the economy in northern Israel, and Hezbollah has vowed to continue its operations, claiming it has more undisclosed weapons ready for use.
The port city of Haifa in Israel has become a ghost town due to ongoing missile and drone attacks by Hezbollah, severely impacting local business and tourism. The attacks, which began in late September, have led to hotel closures and a halt in tourist arrivals, with economic damages estimated at $3.5 billion. Despite Israeli claims of protection through air defense systems, the situation remains dire, with residents advised to stay indoors. Hezbollah's actions are in response to Israeli aggression in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned that a potential war with Hezbollah could result in significant rocket strikes on Haifa, urging the city to enhance its preparations. With Hezbollah possessing 150,000 rockets and the capability to launch up to 8,000 per day, even with an 80-90% interception rate by the Iron Dome, the potential damage to Haifa is concerning. While Israel is confident in its military capabilities, it acknowledges that Hezbollah's sustained rocket fire could pose a significant threat to the home front.
A terrorist in Haifa, Israel, rammed his vehicle into a group of IDF soldiers before attacking them with an ax, leaving one soldier seriously injured. The suspect was shot dead at the scene, and another man suspected of fleeing was arrested. The injured soldier was transported to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment for extensive wounds. Israeli police are investigating the incident.
Jewish and Arab peace activists in Haifa, Israel, organized a protest calling for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and the exchange of captives between Hamas and Israel. The protest, which brought together Israeli Jews and Palestinian Israelis, aimed to convey a message of ending the war and achieving peaceful coexistence through a political solution for the Palestinians. Despite difficulties in organizing the protest, several hundred people gathered to voice their call for peace and refusal to engage in violence.
Israel's attorney general criticized the police's decision to bar an anti-war protest in Haifa, emphasizing the importance of the right to protest in a democratic state, especially during a state of emergency. In response to an appeal, the police reversed their decision, allowing the left-wing Arab-Jewish party Hadash and other organizations to hold the demonstration calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza conflict.
A man in his fifties was shot and killed in a daytime shooting in Haifa, Israel. The victim was already dead when emergency services arrived at the scene. This incident adds to the wave of Arab sector violent crime in the country, with over 180 people killed in the Arab sector since the beginning of 2023.