Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Here are the latest, verified developments regarding the Iranian missile strike on the Israeli hospital:

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🏥 Missile Strike on Soroka Medical Center (Be'er Sheva) – June 19, 2025

Early Thursday, Iran launched a salvo of around 20–30 missiles, several of which struck civilian infrastructure across southern and central Israel—including the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva  .

The hospital suffered extensive structural damage, particularly to a surgical wing that had been evacuated in advance, preventing fatalities  .

Injuries totaled approximately 65–71 within the hospital (mostly minor), while more than 200 people were wounded overall across all strike zones; 4 to 16 were in serious condition  .

Additional impacts occurred in Tel Aviv, Holon, Ramat Gan, and possibly Jerusalem, resulting in broken windows, damaged buildings, and dozens more casualties  .

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⚔️ Military & Political Responses

Iran insists the intended target was a military/intelligence complex near Soroka, not the hospital, and emphasizes the misfire  .

Israel’s response:

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz condemned the attack as a war crime, with Katz stating the missile strike aligns with a war goal of “removing” Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei  .

Israel retaliated with airstrikes targeting Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, Natanz nuclear site, and other military facilities  .

Israel's Defense Ministry reports destroying about two-thirds of Iran’s missile launchers, with some still active  .

U.S. and International Reactions:

President Trump issued an “ultimate ultimatum” to Iran to dismantle its nuclear program; no final U.S. military action has been confirmed  .

Concerns from China, Russia, and Europe over escalating regional conflict; diplomatic efforts including potential nuclear talks in Geneva  .