Iranian Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Haifa Amid Ongoing Israel-Gaza Conflict

Iranian missile attacks on Israeli cities Tel Aviv and Haifa have escalated the ongoing conflict, killing at least eight people and marking a significant retaliation against Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Residents of the Gaza Strip have shared images of destruction in Israeli cities, expressing mixed feelings of hope for peace and the pain of ongoing war. The Iron Dome missile defense system, typically effective against short-range rockets, failed to intercept many of these Iranian missiles, intensifying the conflict's impact on Israeli civilians. Meanwhile, accusations of war crimes by Israel in Gaza have increased, with a New York Magazine feature detailing extensive alleged violations supported by U.S. administrations, highlighting the complex role of American aid and policy in the conflict. Additionally, misinformation circulates online, such as a viral but misleading AI-generated video purporting to show Gaza before and after the war, underscoring the challenges of verifying information amid the conflict. The situation remains tense with fears of broader regional escalation and calls for an end to the violence from various affected populations.