AhlulBayt News Agency: Israeli Hebrew-language media has reported that the city of Bat Yam now resembles devastated neighborhoods in Gaza following Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes. The strikes came in response to Israeli military aggression.
According to the Israeli daily Calcalist, nearly 18,000 people have been displaced due to the destruction of their homes. Among them, 12,000 have been moved to hotels, and others have been relocated to rental accommodations.
Reports indicate that four cities—Bat Yam, Tel Aviv, Rehovot, and Ramat Gan—suffered major damage. Authorities are now facing a serious housing shortage to shelter those left homeless.
Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot told Channel 10 that the city experienced the “harshest blow in its history.” He revealed that a 120-dunam (40-acre) residential area was completely destroyed.
The mayor emphasized the scale of destruction, calling it the most devastating assault not only in Bat Yam but across the occupied territories to date.
Real estate experts anticipate that the widespread damage will trigger a mid-term surge in housing prices, especially due to the lack of available units in northern Tel Aviv.
The Israeli attack on Iran began on June 13, supported by the U.S., and included strikes on top commanders, scientists, and civilians. Iran responded with Operation True Promise III.
The IRGC-led campaign saw hundreds of precision-guided missiles launched against Israeli military, nuclear, and industrial targets, forcing Israel to cease its attacks on June 24.
After 22 waves of retaliatory strikes, Iran halted its military response. Israeli authorities later confirmed 29 fatalities and 3,238 injuries—figures that experts believe are underreported.
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