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Missile Exchanges Between Israel and Iran Drive Civilians to Underground Shelters

Shortages of home safe rooms have pushed residents into crowded metro stations to escape nightly Iranian missile salvos.

Israelis and pets seek shelter together amid escalating Iran conflict
The site of an Iranian missile attack in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv on June 19
People take shelter in the Tel Aviv metro
For some it's preferable to sleep all night in the underground

Overview

  • Iran has launched more than 50 missile strikes against Israel since June 13, with Tel Aviv designated as a primary target.
  • A shortage of home safe rooms has left over 60% of Israelis depending on metro stations and underground car parks for nightly refuge.
  • Residents endure constant phone alerts and air raid sirens signaling incoming Iranian missiles at unpredictable hours.
  • Official figures list 24 fatalities but widespread property damage continues to disrupt daily life.
  • President Isaac Herzog has warned of a looming ‘monster missile’ threat as President Trump and G7 allies intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent wider war.