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Tel Aviv Hospitals Move Patients Underground as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

Hospitals in Tel Aviv have activated emergency protocols, relocating patients to underground fortified facilities as missile threats loom. Israel's Defense Minister declared a nationwide state of emergency following a preemptive strike against Iran, anticipating retaliatory attacks. Missile debris from intercepted strikes caused material damage in the UAE, which condemned the targeting of civilian areas. Visuals showed interceptor trails over Israeli cities and destruction from a missile that crashed in Rosh Haayin.

Key Points: Israel Moves Patients Underground Amid Iran Missile Threats

  • Patients moved to underground facilities
  • Nationwide state of emergency declared
  • Missile debris causes damage in UAE
  • Air defense interceptors active over cities
  • Attack condemned as threat to civilian safety
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Tel Aviv: Hospitals implement emergency preparedness measures; patients transferred to underground fortified facilities

Israeli hospitals implement emergency measures, transferring patients to fortified bunkers as defense minister declares a nationwide state of emergency.

"The State of Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel. - Yisrael Katz"

Tel Aviv, February 28

Following the start of the "military campaign" against Iran, the Ichilov Hospital in Israel's Tel Aviv has implemented emergency measures, including moving its patients underground fortified facilities as missiles continue to rain down across the region.

Visuals from the hospital showed nurses, officials, and family members moving sick, old patients to the underground facilities, while stockpiling on supplies.

Earlier, residents in Tel Aviv also rushed to protected spaces as interceptor missiles were seen over the city's skies, leaving a trail of smoke across the blue sky. The interceptors were also seen over the skies of Haifa as part of the latest barrage of attacks.

"The State of Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel. As a result, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," the Defense minister of Israel, Yisrael Katz said, declaring a state of emergency in all areas of the country.

The official statement, "Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has now signed a special order according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed on the home front throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel."

A missile launched by Israeli also crashed in the Israeli city of Rosh Haayin, with visuals showing destruction of parks, homes, and cars due to the strike.

Israeli press reported that a plume of smoke and fire has been seen outside hotel on Dubai's Palm, with viral videos circulating on social media showed smoke and flames outside the Fairmont, one of the popular hotels frequented by Westerners in Dubai.

Earlier, UAE's Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that the UAE was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles, noting that UAE air defence systems dealt with the missiles with high efficiency and successfully intercepted a number of missiles. Authorities in the UAE also handled the fall of some missile debris in a residential area which resulted in some material damage.

The Ministry strongly condemned the attack, affirming the UAE's categorical rejection of any targeting of civilian objects, facilities and national institutions. It stressed that such acts constitute a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the safety of civilians and undermines stability.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The situation is escalating dangerously. When major powers clash, the entire region feels the tremors. India has strong ties with both Israel and the UAE; we must advocate for immediate de-escalation and dialogue. Our diplomacy is crucial now.
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David E
Seeing missiles over cities and hotels in Dubai hit... this feels like a script for a bad movie, but it's real. The world needs to step in before this spirals out of control. The economic and human cost will be enormous.
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Aditya G
While the preparedness of Israeli hospitals is commendable, the root cause is this cycle of preemptive strikes and retaliation. It's a no-win situation. India's stance of peaceful resolution should be the model everyone looks at.
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Sarah B
The mention of debris falling in residential areas in the UAE is terrifying. This conflict is spilling over and endangering countries that are trying to stay out of it. Global oil prices and our economy in India will feel the impact too.
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Karthik V
As an Indian, my first thought is for the safety of our large diaspora in the Gulf region and in Israel. Hope the MEA is activated and all precautions are being taken for our citizens abroad. Jai Hind.

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