Editor’s Note
This report details a significant security incident in Israel’s economic center. The apparent breach of air defenses and damage to key financial districts underscores the escalating regional tensions and their immediate impact on civilian infrastructure.
According to a report by The Times of Israel on June 19 (local time), multiple areas within the inner-ring CBD of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, Israel’s capital, were attacked. Related footage shows that Israel’s air defense systems failed to intercept missiles launched by Iran, with significant damage to buildings on-site. The report stated that Ramat Gan, home to numerous financial trading centers, suffered particularly severe damage.
The Middle East news website The Medialine reported that an Iranian missile directly landed near the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan. The immense destructive force of the missile caused considerable damage to nearby buildings, shattering large sections of glass facades, including that of the Diamond Exchange. The mayor of Ramat Gan stated that municipal departments are on high alert, and local schools and businesses will remain closed until further notice.
It is understood that the Israel Diamond Exchange is the world’s largest diamond exchange, and diamond processing is one of Israel’s monopoly industries. The strike on the diamond trading center may have a certain impact on Israel’s diamond industry.
Israel stated that the damage caused by the Iranian missiles that day is still being assessed, but some Israeli officials warned that there may be more attacks in the future.
