Amidst the blaring sirens and the distant echoes of explosions, travelers at Tel Aviv airport found themselves urgently instructed to lie flat on the ground. A user, @SecKermani, who had just arrived at the airport, shared the chilling incident on his X social networking account.
“I just landed at Tel Aviv airport and was disembarking when sirens went off, followed by the sound of multiple explosions. Passengers were told to lay flat on the ground.” – @SecKermani
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This sudden escalation in violence can be attributed to the recent surge in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas initiated the largest attack on Israel in decades. During this surprise attack, gunmen infiltrated Israeli towns after firing a barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip.
As the Israeli army swiftly mobilized and the air force launched attacks on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially declared that Israel was now at war. The escalating violence has sent shockwaves through the global community, prompting Brazil to announce its intention to convene an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the crisis.
The incident at Tel Aviv airport serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of the situation and the immediate peril faced by civilians. It underscores the urgent need for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to this conflict.