Tel Aviv was bombed, causing a large-scale power outage. U.S. and Israeli military officials remained silent, and the airport was crowded with people fleeing!
At 02:00 on March 9, 2026, the power grid of Tel Aviv suffered serious damage, leading to a widespread power outage that lasted for several hours. Traffic lights went out, hospitals activated backup power, and communication in some areas was cut off. The confident Israeli society suddenly fell into chaos.
The scene at Ben Gurion International Airport was shocking. A large number of flights were canceled or delayed, the waiting hall was overcrowded, and many families were searching for an exit in the chaos while dragging their suitcases. Witnesses said that the security check queue stretched hundreds of meters long, and some people even tried to leave through irregular channels. Videos circulating on social media showed some citizens in an emotional state, shouting, "We want to leave here."
Notably, the crowd of people fleeing included not only foreign tourists but also a large number of Israeli citizens with dual nationality. This phenomenon is extremely rare in previous conflicts, and some people's confidence in Israel's ability to respond is beginning to waver.
The most puzzling aspect is that, in the face of such a severe attack, both the U.S. and Israeli senior military officials have surprisingly remained silent. The Pentagon did not issue a statement immediately, and the Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson did not hold an emergency press conference as usual. This unusual silence has triggered various speculations from the outside world.
Dao Ge believes this may indicate several issues: first, the actual damage caused by the attack is more serious than publicly reported; second, the U.S. and Israel are still assessing the next steps; third, there are disagreements within the internal circles about how to respond. Regardless of the situation, it indicates that this incident has gone beyond the scope of regular conflicts and entered a more complex and dangerous stage.
For a long time, Israeli citizens believed that the Iron Dome system could provide sufficient protection, but this incident shattered this myth. When the air raid alarm sounded, people found that even with an advanced defense system, they could not completely prevent missiles from landing. The loss of this sense of security may have a more profound impact than physical destruction. Dao Ge is certain that this crisis will not end soon. Iran has proven its striking capability, and Israel must also face a reality: its image of invincibility has been broken.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859242300096652/
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