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Tel Aviv Families Seek Shelter Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

3/1/2026

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As the war with Iran escalated, families sought refuge in a shelter beneath Basel Square in Tel Aviv.
Roberto Sciunnach, a Tel Aviv resident, joined his family and others in the shelter, filling the space with children, pets, and supplies.
Harel Stavi, a newcomer, joined the shelter after exploring the city.
Residents expressed mixed feelings about the conflict while seeking safety for a long night ahead.

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Story summary

As the war with Iran escalated, families sought refuge in a shelter beneath Basel Square in Tel Aviv.
Roberto Sciunnach, a Tel Aviv resident, joined his family and others in the shelter, filling the space with children, pets, and supplies.
Harel Stavi, a newcomer, joined the shelter after exploring the city.
Residents expressed mixed feelings about the conflict while seeking safety for a long night ahead.