‘We don’t know where to go now': Israeli residents describe horror after Iranian strikes kill 2, injure over 70

June 14, 2025 by News Desk

Israeli media reported that two people were killed and more than 70 injured after Iran launched a barrage of around 100 ballistic missiles on Friday night, striking central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan. Several residential buildings were directly hit despite most missiles being intercepted by Israeli air defenses.

Emergency services confirmed that homes were destroyed and dozens of people were treated for injuries ranging from critical to minor.

Magen David Adom said, at one hospital, 41 casualties were initially reported — one critically injured, two moderately, and dozens treated for anxiety and minor injuries.

As per the Israeli media, dozens have been injured in the latest attack in Central Tel Aviv confirming at least 40 injuries, however, there is no clarity on the overall number as of yet.

“It felt like an earthquake,” said Itay, a resident of Ramat Gan. “We ran into the shelter as the entire building shook. There was a crazy impact — we lay flat on the floor with our children. The MMAD (secure room).saved our lives.”

In one of the first volleys, a woman struck by a missile died overnight in the hospital after hours in critical condition.

In nearby neighborhoods, panic turned to devastation. Yaniv and Dovrat, whose apartment building was among those hit, described a night of horror. “Our house exploded — the facade, the windows, everything was blown to pieces,” said Yaniv. “We just made it into the shelter when the blast hit. The door flew inward with the shockwave.”

“When we came out, there was dust, broken glass everywhere,” Dovrat added. “The streets were full of ambulances and fire trucks. It looked like a war zone.”

Photos from the scene show burning structures and shattered apartment blocks. Rescue teams worked through the night, pulling civilians from under rubble and clearing debris.

An IDF spokesperson claimed that while most missiles were intercepted, multiple impact sites were identified in populated areas.

“There is still dangerously shattered glass hanging from buildings,” said Dovrat. “It could fall on someone at any moment. The roads are blocked, it’s chaos.”

More than the structural damage, residents spoke of the deep trauma. “We are homeless now. We don’t know where to sleep, where to go,” said Yaniv, who has taken temporary refuge in his mother’s house. “Our sense of safety is gone.”

As emergency crews continue cleanup and search operations, authorities warn that additional threats could emerge amid the ongoing escalation. The mood across central Israel remains tense, with sirens and uncertainty still haunting th

e battered neighborhoods.