Tens!on As Iranian Missile Destr0ys Israeli Hospital
A missile launched by Iranian-backed groups struck the Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva early Thursday morning, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Israeli authorities say the strike, which also targeted civilian areas in central Israel, is part of a growing pattern of attacks attributed to Iran’s regional proxies.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded with a stern warning, promising a forceful response.
“This morning, Iran’s terror proxies launched missiles toward Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva and at the civilian population in central Israel,” Netanyahu said in a statement posted on X.
“We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran.” Although the full extent of casualties and damage remains unclear, the attack has sparked widespread concern, particularly given its targeting of a critical medical facility.
Emergency services have been deployed to assess the impact and provide aid to any victims. The missile strike comes just days after Israeli preemptive strikes on Iranian military positions, an operation which Israeli officials claim was necessary to thwart imminent threats. That earlier action reportedly resulted in at least 24 fatalities on the Iranian side, according to Israeli military sources.
Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system was activated during the latest barrage but intercepted only 10 incoming projectiles, raising questions about either the evolving tactics of Iranian-linked militants or a potential decrease in the volume of missiles launched.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have been simmering for years, but the recent escalation has pushed the conflict into a more open and dangerous phase.
Dozens of people have been killed in the exchange of fire, and concerns are mounting that the violence could drag other countries into a broader regional war. International leaders and observers have called for restraint and are closely monitoring developments, urging both sides to avoid further escalation.
