Beaches in the coastal Israeli city of Haifa were practically empty on Tuesday and some were closed off completely, as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified into a fifth day. Despite the tension, some felt the urge to relax by the sea. (AP video: Alon Bernstein)
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‘I couldn’t stay in my home': Some Israelis head to Haifa beach amid Iran escalation

Beaches in the coastal Israeli city of Haifa were practically empty on Tuesday and some were closed off completely, as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified into a fifth day. Despite the tension, some felt the urge to relax by the sea. (AP video: Alon Bernstein)
 
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