Missile Attacks Rock Israeli Cities Including Tel Aviv
On June 19, 2025, Israel faced a significant missile assault reportedly launched by Iran, impacting several cities such as Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Beersheba. Emergency services have reported numerous casualties and widespread destruction, with the situation still unfolding.
Hospital Suffers Severe Damage Amid Missile Barrage
A particularly troubling development emerged with reports of a missile strike on Soroka Hospital, located in southern Israel. A hospital spokesperson confirmed extensive damage across various parts of the facility and noted ongoing assessments regarding the extent of injuries sustained.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the vicinity as emergency teams conduct rescue and medical operations. The hospital’s floor targeted by the strike had been evacuated a day prior to the attack, potentially mitigating further casualties.
Among the injured, a 60-year-old man remains in critical condition according to medical reports.
Official Responses and Calls for Accountability
Israel’s deputy foreign affairs minister condemned the hospital attack as both "deliberate" and "criminal." Politician Sharren Haskel highlighted that the site is a critical medical center for the Negev region and not a military installation, sharing footage that reveals the extent of the interior damage. The incident has drawn international calls to respond to what is viewed as a grave violation of humanitarian norms.
Scale of the Attack: Over 20 Missiles Launched
Emergency services including the national ambulance organization Magen David Adom report that approximately 32 people sustained injuries from the missile strikes. Over 20 missiles were launched in the initial salvo, striking multiple urban areas and causing significant alarm among residents.
Israel’s Counterstrike on Iran’s Nuclear Facility
In retaliation, Israeli forces targeted Iran’s Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor. This site has long been under scrutiny due to its potential role in producing plutonium for nuclear weapons. Reports indicate that residents in the Arak-Khondab region were warned to evacuate before the strike hit the nuclear facility, signifying a calculated military operation.
Additional Military Developments
Separately, Israel announced the killing of Yassin Abdel Moneim Ezzedine, a senior Hezbollah artillery commander operating in Lebanon’s Litani sector. Israeli military officials stated that Ezzedine was responsible for planning multiple attacks on Israel and played a central role in rebuilding Hezbollah’s artillery forces. Hezbollah has yet to issue a statement regarding this strike.
The situation remains highly volatile, with further updates expected as investigations and emergency responses continue.
