🚨BREAKING NEWS: Iran Launches New Wave of Missile Strikes on Israel, Hospital in Southern Region Hit 🇮🇷🚀🇮🇱
📍June 23, 2025 | Middle East Crisis Escalates
In a shocking and deeply concerning development, Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Israel, escalating the already tense situation in the region. Among the targets hit was a hospital in southern Israel, marking a devastating turn in the conflict that has already cost numerous civilian lives.
🎯 Target: Civilian Infrastructure
At approximately 9:30 PM local time, air raid sirens rang out across southern Israel as dozens of missiles were launched from Iranian territory. While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system successfully intercepted many of the incoming threats, at least one missile penetrated the defense shield, slamming directly into a regional hospital in Be’er Sheva, a city that has seen intermittent violence but rarely such a direct strike on healthcare infrastructure.
👩⚕️🏥 According to Israeli health officials, the hospital was partially evacuated minutes before the strike, following early warning signals. However, parts of the pediatric wing and emergency room suffered severe damage. Authorities have confirmed at least 9 people injured, including 2 children and 3 medical staff. At least 1 person is reported in critical condition.
🔥 Retaliation or Provocation?
The Iranian government has not yet officially confirmed the strike, but Revolutionary Guard-linked channels have boasted online about the “successful targeting of strategic infrastructure.” Analysts believe this attack is in retaliation for recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria that reportedly killed several Iranian advisors and military personnel.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, stated earlier this week that “aggression against our people and allies will not go unanswered.” The Iranian military has since moved more units into forward positions, and their missile capabilities appear to be operating at full scale.
🛡️ Israel Responds Swiftly
Israel’s Prime Minister, Yair Hacohen, condemned the attack in the strongest terms:
“This was not just an act of war — it was an act of terror. Targeting a hospital is a red line. Israel will respond with decisive force.”
In response, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have already begun retaliatory air raids targeting Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Lebanon, with unconfirmed reports of Israeli fighter jets flying close to Iranian airspace.
IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari added:
“Iran’s escalation will not go unanswered. We are acting now to eliminate the launch sources and neutralize Iran’s strategic capabilities.”
👨👩👧👦 Fear, Panic, and a Region on Edge
The strike has triggered mass panic across Israel, especially in the south. Hospitals are operating on emergency protocols, and schools in Be’er Sheva and nearby towns have been closed indefinitely. Citizens are being told to remain near shelters and avoid public gatherings.
Meanwhile, international diplomatic channels are scrambling to de-escalate the rapidly spiraling situation. The United Nations Security Council has called for an emergency meeting, and leaders from the United States, France, Germany, and Russia have expressed concern over the humanitarian impact of attacks on civilian targets.
🌍 Global Condemnation and Concern
International reaction has been swift and critical. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the attack:
“Targeting a hospital is not just a violation of international law — it’s a violation of basic human decency. Iran must be held accountable.”
Similarly, the European Union released a joint statement condemning the strike and urging both parties to exercise restraint and avoid a full-scale war.
