Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency across the country, warning the public of Iranian missile and drone attacks. Background: Escalating Tensions Between Israel and IranIsrael and Iran last year faced off in an aerial war, after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran in June that the United States later joined. The war lasted 12 days, killing over 30 people in Israel and more than 900 in Iran. Healthcare System AdaptationsAt the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv, medical workers were moving entire hospital wards underground. Public Sentiment Amid CrisisAt the beach in Tel Aviv, Maayan Eliasi, 43, said Israeli strikes on Iran were necessary "to establish that we are strong."

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2026 04:29 UTC