Israel and Iran Enter Second Week of Conflict Amid Regional and Global Concerns

The displaced and affected civilian populations in both countries grew rapidly. In northern Israel, thousands of residents fled south or sought shelter in emergency centers as Hezbollah rockets pounded towns and cities. Medical services, already stretched from the recent global health crises, struggled to cope with casualties and trauma. In Iran, similar scenes played out as Israeli strikes hit strategic targets uncomfortably close to urban areas. Civilians crowded into subway tunnels and makeshift shelters, and social media was filled with pleas for information about missing relatives. International humanitarian agencies mobilized, but access and security remained major concerns.