On Thursday, Iran launched missiles at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and several civilian areas in central Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on social media. The strike on the regional medical center sent shockwaves through the hospital, damaging infrastructure and raising concerns over civilian safety.
Netanyahu's Retaliation Pledge
In a firm response, Netanyahu vowed that Israel would 'exact the full price' from the 'tyrants' in Tehran, signaling a potential escalation in already heightened tensions across the region.
Tehran's Denial
Later on Thursday, Iran's state news agency IRNA denied that the hospital was an intentional target. According to IRNA, the missiles were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility; the hospital was reportedly affected only by the blast's shockwave.
What's Next?
International observers warn that a strike on a medical facility risks breaching international humanitarian norms. As both sides exchange strong words, the global community watches closely for signs of further retaliation or diplomatic moves to de-escalate the situation.
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