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Missile Strike Hits Soroka Hospital Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated dramatically, culminating in a missile strike on Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to hold Iran accountable. As the conflict enters its seventh day, both nations are experiencing significant military actions, including airstrikes and missile launches. This situation has raised alarms globally, with calls for international attention and intervention. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jun 19, 2025, 13:59 IST
Missile Strike Hits Soroka Hospital Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

Direct Hit on Soroka Hospital

In the midst of rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday that Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva has been directly struck. The Ministry announced via a post on X, stating, "BREAKING: A direct hit has been reported at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel. More details to follow." The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the largest medical facility in southern Israel was hit by a missile barrage.


IDF Confirms Missile Barrage


The IDF stated on X that several impacts were recorded due to the missile barrage, with one of them hitting the largest hospital in southern Israel. Earlier, the IDF had reported that millions of Israelis were seeking shelter after sirens were activated following an Iranian missile launch.


Prime Minister's Response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the situation on X, declaring, "This morning, Iran's terrorist tyrants launched missiles at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and at civilian populations in the center of the country." He emphasized, "We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran."



International Condemnation

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared footage of the attack, highlighting the hospital's damage. He stated, "The Iranian regime fired a ballistic missile at a hospital. The Iranian regime deliberately targets civilians. The Iranian regime is committing war crimes. The Iranian regime has no red lines." Reports indicate that Iranian missiles have also struck various locations, including the city of Tel Aviv, with damage reported to the Israeli stock exchange building, according to various news sources.


Escalating Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Iran has now reached its seventh day. On June 13, 2025, the world was shocked by the outbreak of this new conflict, which began when Israel targeted nuclear and military sites in Iran using at least 200 fighter jets. Iran retaliated with airstrikes aimed at Tel Aviv, leading to explosions in Tehran and air raid sirens in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.


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