Monday, June 16, 2025

You can help: Iranian strikes on homes causes emergency housing crisis


One night of Iranian missile terror displaced many Israeli families - and they need shelter tonight. Last night at 2:30 AM, Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones directly into Israeli residential neighborhoods, killing and injuring Israelis In Bat Yam, an Iranian missile struck a residential building directly, killing several Israelis, including two children - an 8-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy.

The destruction is unprecedented. Bat Yam's mayor reported 61 buildings damaged, with 6-7 requiring complete demolition, possibly reaching double digits. "This is unprecedented for the number of buildings we'll need to demolish from a single strike", he said.

Rescue teams treated almost 200 wounded at the Bat Yam site alone. Search and rescue operations continue for 3 missing people trapped under the rubble. The human cost extends far beyond casualties. Hundreds of families lost their homes and all possessions in a single night. The mayor described the scene: "Even before most rescue forces arrived, the street was covered with metal debris. There was dust on all cars and people lying on the street - images that reminded us of the Twin Towers tragedy". (Read More)