Several people were injured and one person was killed overnight when an Iranian drone struck near Dubai International Airport, as dozens of Israelis vacationing in the United Arab Emirates found themselves caught in the middle of a large-scale missile and drone assault.

The UAE announced that during the first 24 hours of Operation “Roaring Lion” against Iran, its forces intercepted 137 missiles and 209 drones. Unlike in Israel, however, those currently in Dubai do not receive advance warning alerts and do not have access to designated protected spaces, leaving many anxious and awaiting assistance to return home.

Footage circulating on social media showed damage at Dubai’s international airport following the reported Iranian strike.

Tzvika Yitzchaki, 67, who traveled to Dubai with his wife Shoshi for a vacation, said they are now confined to their hotel. Speaking to Ynet, he described the fear they are experiencing: “We’re in a hotel room on the 63rd floor and my wife said that if we don’t change rooms, she’s sleeping in the lobby. She’s sitting and crying. We canceled all the shows and performances, our entire trip is ruined. We saw the interceptions while we were touring in the desert and we’re very worried.”

Yitzxhaki said he expects the Israeli government to take steps to bring them home. “I expect them to work to bring us back home. I flew with Fly Dubai and the moment the skies reopen, I’m sure Fly Dubai won’t bring us back. I’m after a stroke, and in terms of medication I’m set for three weeks. I take 24 pills a day. I have enough for now and I hope this ends before then because I have nowhere here to arrange that.”

Tzlil Tal, 31, who arrived in Dubai with her mother for a five-day trip, also described the chaos. She told Ynet: “We arrived on Friday in Dubai on a flight from Israel. When we landed, there was already talk of a possible strike, and in the morning we woke up to chaos, and suddenly in the past few hours everything is above us. We see all the missiles here. There are massive interceptions here, and missiles fell two kilometers from us.”

{Matzav.com}