Tel Aviv: A month following the conclusion of a brief yet intense conflict between Iran and Israel, details surrounding the damage inflicted by Iran’s strikes remain obscured, primarily due to stringent Israeli censorship.
According to France24.com, images analyzed by the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveal significant destruction caused by Iran, impacting at least eight strategic and military targets within Israel. On the evening of June 13, a siren warned residents in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan of an incoming Iranian ballistic missile, which ultimately resulted in the collapse of buildings and the loss of a 74-year-old woman’s life.
The conflict was precipitated by a surprise Israeli attack on Iran, justified by Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu in a broadcast on June 13, 2025, as a necessary measure against the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. Throughout the conflict, Israel reportedly targeted over 900 military sites in Iran, resulting in the deaths of 30 senior Iranian security officials and 11 nuclear scientists.
The FRANCE 24 Observers team used open-source data and images to identify 36 Iranian strikes on Israeli territory, revealing significant damage to residential areas and military sites. Despite the visible destruction, Israeli censorship has kept many of these events out of public view. The Israeli army imposed restrictions on the media, both local and international, prohibiting the publication of images related to military targets.
Amateur footage leaked online enabled the identification of Iranian missiles landing near military zones, including an impact at Camp Moshe Dayan on June 17, which is in proximity to Mossad headquarters. The strike resulted in damage to at least one building within the camp. Another notable incident involved a missile striking the Kirya area in Tel Aviv on June 13, home to the Israel Defense Forces and the Ministry of Defense. Although initial reports were interrupted, online footage confirmed the missile hit a nearby residential building.
Further analysis revealed strikes on strategic infrastructure, such as energy facilities, with two missiles damaging an oil refinery in Haifa on June 14, causing substantial financial losses and halting operations for weeks. The refinery’s operator, Bazan Group, reported damages estimated between 150 and 200 million dollars, with a tragic loss of three employees.
The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot was also targeted, with two buildings suffering damage from a missile strike on June 14. The attack impacted over 45 labs, with damages estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The institute is renowned globally and has connections to the Israeli defense sector.
Notably, 28 of the 36 documented strikes targeted civilian sites, causing significant injuries and fatalities. Nearly 3,500 Israelis were injured, and approximately 30 fatalities occurred. In contrast, Iran suffered greater casualties, with reports of 935 Iranian deaths and over 4,700 injuries due to Israeli and American military actions.
Many Iranian strikes appeared imprecise, hitting non-strategic locations such as roads and uninhabited areas. The lack of precision in these missile attacks suggests potential targeting errors. Nevertheless, the impact on residential areas was profound, leading to significant civilian distress and pressure on the Israeli government.
Throughout the conflict, Israeli authorities maintained strict censorship, limiting information dissemination about the attacks’ impact, particularly concerning military sites. Journalists faced restrictions and arrests, underscoring the ongoing efforts to control narrative and information flow in the region.