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Empty Tel Aviv braces for Iranian attack
George Valente / Media Line
August 15, 2024

Tel Aviv-Yafo, known worldwide as Israel’s vibrant center for business, commerce, and entertainment, is normally a city full of life. The streets are usually packed with shoppers, its beaches lined with sunbathers, and the night is alive with parties and events. Tourists flock to the markets, cafés, and cultural landmarks that make the city a top destination for travelers. But these days, a different picture emerges. The streets are eerily empty, with stores shuttered early and a haunting quiet replacing the usual buzz. Fear has crept into the atmosphere, and an anxious tension hangs over the city. For residents and business owners, this shift is palpable…Sadi, an Arab Israeli taxi driver, described the situation to The Media Line: “People do not want to come to the Middle East right now; they do not feel safe. … I have never seen something this bad before. We are barely surviving. READ MORE

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