Netanyahu vows revenge as Iran strikes Israeli hospital

Tel Aviv

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a tough response after Iran’s missile strike hit Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, the country’s largest hospital, on Thursday. The missile caused serious injuries to patients, doctors, and staff, and damaged key hospital buildings.

The strike came as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its seventh day. Iran reportedly launched about 30 ballistic missiles targeting various Israeli sites, including the hospital’s old surgical wing. Emergency care at Soroka is now limited to critical cases, while military teams assess building safety.

Netanyahu posted on X: “We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran.” Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of personally ordering the attack and called it a war crime.

“The cowardly Iranian dictator fires at hospitals and homes while hiding in a bunker,” Katz said. “These are serious war crimes, and Khamenei will be held responsible.”

He also announced that Israel will intensify military attacks on Iran’s government and strategic sites.

Zion Hagay, head of the Israel Medical Association, called the hospital strike a blatant war crime. “While Israel targets security sites, Iran targets civilians,” he said. He praised Soroka’s emergency response for preventing a worse disaster.

The attack has sparked outrage across Israel, with demands for international condemnation of Iran’s actions. Emergency workers and medical staff continue to provide care despite damaged facilities.

As tensions escalate, Israel’s military prepares for more strikes aimed at weakening Iran’s capabilities and deterring further attacks.