In a significant escalation of tensions, an Iranian missile struck the Soroka Hospital in southern Israel on Thursday.Dramatic footage circulating on social media captured the moment the Iranian ballistic missile hit the medical facility. A hospital spokesperson reported substantial damage to the building and surrounding areas, prompting authorities to urge the public to avoid the facility while they assess casualties and the extent of the destruction.“We are currently assessing the damage, including injuries. We ask the public not to come to the hospital at this time,” a spokesperson said.The hospital has over 1,000 beds and provides services to the approximately 1 million residents of Israel’s south, according to the hospital’s website.This attack came amid ongoing military exchanges between the two nations, as Israel had earlier conducted strikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. Prior to the strike, Israel had issued warnings through social media, including posting satellite imagery of the targeted facility circled in red, urging civilians to evacuate the area.This marks the seventh consecutive day of military confrontation between Israel and Iran. Iranian state media reported new missile launches toward Tel Aviv, with Fars News Agency describing missiles “roaring over” the Israeli commercial hub.The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Iranian strikes have reportedly killed 24 people in Israel and wounded hundreds more, with some missiles hitting residential buildings in central Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli operations have targeted various Iranian nuclear facilities and military installations, resulting in hundreds of casualties and widespread damage.
