I Was Afraid I'd Die: Iran's Missiles Rain Down on Israel

Residents recall harrowing ordeal after Tehran retaliates over earlier Israeli attacks

- Johnatan Reiss

TEL AVIV - A chorus of alarms from damaged cars and buildings wailed on the afternoon of June 14 through the empty streets of central Tel Aviv in Israel. Iran's missile attack the night before had left a gaping hole in one high-rise building, and had blown out windows for a block.

Ten kilometers south, residents of the quiet suburb of Rishon LeZion were piling up shattered roof tiles and glass along the pavements after a projectile killed two of their neighbors in a two-story home on the morning of June 14. Those who lived close to the impact site were busy gathering their belongings to evacuate to temporary housing.

The Israeli government said 17 missile impact sites had been identified across the country after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel between the evening of June 13 and morning of June 14. The strikes were in retaliation for Israeli attacks earlier in the day. Three civilians in Israel were killed and more than 170 wounded, including seven soldiers, the authorities said.