2,734 ‘Israelis’ flee homes after Iranian strikes: Hebrew media

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Thousands displaced as Iranian missile attacks hit Arad and Dimona.
Haifa officials demand closure of coastal oil refineries for safety.

2,734 ‘Israelis’ have sought shelter in evacuation centers amid the ongoing war with Iran. Most are residents of Arad and Dimona, cities struck by Iranian missiles on Saturday evening, according to 'Israeli' daily Ma’ariv.

The attacks destroyed an entire neighborhood in Arad and damaged multiple residential buildings in Dimona. Dozens of ‘Israelis’ were reported injured. Around 1,000 people were displaced from the two cities, with 450 from Arad relocated to hotels near the Dead Sea.

Haifa on Edge

Yona Yahav, mayor of Haifa, warned that the city and surrounding areas are a “ticking time bomb.” He urged the government to close oil refineries in Hifa to protect residents. “I do not know what else must happen for the government to fulfill its promise to shut down the Bazan refinery,” he said. Yahav emphasized that local populations deserve the same protection afforded to Tel Aviv residents.

The Haifa refinery was struck by Iranian missiles days earlier, causing a fire. Conflicting 'Israeli' reports and media restrictions have fueled speculation about the extent of the damage.

Regional Escalation

Since February 28, ‘Israel’ and the United States have waged a military campaign against Iran, killing hundreds, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior officials. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on ‘Israel’ and U.S. positions in the region. Some strikes have caused civilian casualties and property damage, drawing international criticism and calls for a halt to hostilities.