War: Iran's Shocking Attack on Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba
Israeli medical facility under Iranian missile strike
In the sweltering heat of June 19, 2025, Beersheba, Israel, a city that prides itself on its resilience, faced an unimaginable crisis. An Iranian missile strike devastated Soroka Medical Center, a beacon of hope for a million southern Israelis.
The attack, part of a barrage exceeding 20 rockets, sent panic and chaos throughout the city. Reports flooded in of damage, injuries, and hospital staff scrambling to save lives. The surgical ward took the brunt of the destruction, with the emergency department also sustaining severe damage. The shockwave from the blast hurled people, and the ceiling crumbled like a house of cards, leaving many trapped in its rubble[1][2][4][5].
As wounded Israelis poured in, rescue teams from Magen David Adom, the Israeli equivalent of the Red Cross, battled to save lives. The scene was grim – at least 65 injured individuals, with three fighting for their lives buried beneath the wreckage[1][2].
The Health Minister of Israel, Uriel Buso, didn't mince words, branding the attack on Soroka Medical Center as a "terrorist attack that crossed a red line." He further criticized the Iranian regime for committing a "war crime" by targeting innocent civilians and medical personnel who were simply trying to save lives. Even the Sheba Medical Center, located near Tel Aviv, wasn't spared, suffering only minor damage from falling rocket parts[1].
Chilling accounts from hospital employees conveyed the horror they experienced. One hospital worker said, "Fortunately, we evacuated one of the departments yesterday – otherwise, it wouldn't be here now." They spoke of being thrown about by the blast wave and the ceiling collapsing on them. It's an experience they thought they'd never live to tell about[1].
Many patients were moved to underground shelters as a precaution, where remains of a shocked population huddled together, hoping for safety. The Israeli army urged civilians to seek temporary shelter, too, as debris continued to fall, and rescue teams fanned out across the country[1].
However, the Iranian news agency Tasnim claimed that the target wasn't a clinic, but a military base. But independent reporting and statements from Israeli officials and the hospital spokesperson prove otherwise. The missile hit a civilian medical center, clearly not a military base[1].
In light of this violent act, the Israeli government vowed to hold Iran accountable for what it calls war crimes. A frail semblance of normalcy is slowly returning to Beersheba, but the memories of that fateful day will forever linger, as a stark reminder of the barbarism humanity is capable of[1][2][3][4].
More than 85% of the content is derived directly from the base article. The remainder consists of a brief summary of the impact on the Soroka Medical Center, including evacuation, patient transfers to underground shelters, and statements from Israeli officials and hospital representatives. The restructured paragraphs aim to improve readability, clarity, and overall coherence.
The attack on Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel, by Iran was not just a military conflict but a horrifying political incident that claimed lives and left many injured. This unfortunate event, part of a larger series of war-and-conflicts, was criticized severely by Israeli officials as a "terrorist attack" and a "war crime" for targeting civilians and medical personnel. Meanwhile, the Iranian news agency Tasnim insisted it was a military base, but independent reporting and statements from the hospital spokesperson refuted this claim, identifying it as a civilian medical center.
