On the third day of the joint United States–Israel strikes against Iran, the streets of Jerusalem appeared unusually quiet. Roads that are typically crowded saw only a handful of pedestrians.

Footage captured on the ground by reporters from China Media Group (CMG) showed that most shops remained closed. The situation was particularly striking along Jaffa Street, one of Jerusalem’s key commercial thoroughfares, which looked markedly different from an ordinary day.

Normally filled with shoppers, trams, and street vendors, the area now stands largely deserted, with only sporadic foot traffic. Police patrols and emergency personnel have noticeably increased across the city.

A heightened security presence, including numerous police vehicles and rescue teams from Magen David Adom, reflects ongoing tensions. Authorities have intensified alert measures following missile launches reported from Iran.

Public transportation services are operating as usual, but traffic on major roads—typically congested—has dropped significantly.

Early Tuesday morning, air raid sirens sounded across northern, central, and southern Israel. The Israeli military confirmed it had detected missile launches from Iran and was actively intercepting them. According to Magen David Adom, no casualties or injuries were reported in Tuesday’s attacks. (CCTV+)