The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has taken a grim turn. Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheva, a top southern Israeli hospital damaged by Iranian strikes, has closed its doors to most new admissions. The cause? Severe damage from Iranian missile strikes. Only patients in urgent, life-threatening situations are now being accepted.
The officials of the Israeli hospital damaged by Iranian strikes acted fast. Nearly 400 patients were evacuated. Some were sent home. Others were moved to nearby hospitals. Still, about 300 remain under care within the damaged facility. The staff is pushing through chaos to maintain essential services.
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Officials say around 80 people were injured. Shockingly, half of those wounded were hospital staff. Most injuries were classified as mild or related to stress. No deaths have been reported from the direct hit.
It’s hard to put into words how devastating this moment is for Israel’s healthcare system. Soroka Medical Center didn’t hold back, calling it the worst blow they’ve ever endured. The missile strike didn’t just damage the structure—it disrupted essential systems like gas, water, and cooling. The staff inside took it all in stride. Not because it was easy, but because people needed them, the physicians and nurses, and everyone else on the team, kept going. Their strength and dedication in the face of such mayhem is pretty amazing.
Across all departments, teams are operating with full dedication. Their mission? Ensure the wounded receive continued care and critical services stay online. The hospital’s leadership is urging citizens to stay alert and follow safety protocols.
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Israel-Iran Conflict Worsens as Civilian Casualties Mount
While hospitals struggle, Gaza suffers even more. Israeli airstrikes killed over 70 Palestinians on Thursday. Among the dead were many children. The attacks hit Jabalia, Al-Shati refugee camp, and Gaza City. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of horror as wounded children were rushed into overcrowded hospitals.
The humanitarian crisis is deepening fast. The UN warns that famine looms large. Food convoys are under fire. Pregnant women and children face rising health risks. More than 55,000 people have died in Gaza since October 2023. At least 17,000 of them were children.
In Tel Aviv, an Iranian missile also struck residential areas. Windows shattered. Buildings crumbled. Fortunately, no deaths were reported, but several people sustained injuries.
Satellite Images Confirm Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Site
New satellite images show Israeli strikes breached the dome of Iran’s Arak nuclear facility. Though inactive, the reactor’s infrastructure sustained visible damage. Distillation towers were also hit. Experts say the risk of major radiation leaks is low. However, the message is clear: nuclear sites are no longer off-limits.
This exchange marks a new level of aggression. Until now, both sides avoided targeting critical civilian and nuclear infrastructure. That line appears to have been crossed.
Global Leaders Scramble to De-Escalate Regional Tensions
Diplomatic efforts are underway. Iran’s Foreign Minister will attend an Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Turkey. A special session will address the Iran-Israel conflict.
Iran has warned any third-party intervention will provoke immediate retaliation. Without naming the US, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated it is prepared for any scenario.
The US military is responding with caution. Non-sheltered aircraft have been moved out of Al Udeid base in Qatar. US Navy ships have also left Bahrain. These are precautionary steps in case Iran decides to expand its attacks.
Netanyahu: US “Helping a Lot” Behind the Scenes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the damaged Soroka hospital on Thursday. He praised American support. “They’re helping a lot,” he told reporters. US cooperation in defending Israeli skies continues as both nations monitor developments closely.
Netanyahu was also asked if regime change in Iran is Israel’s endgame. He responded, “That may be the result, but it’s up to the Iranian people to rise.”
Israeli Hospital Damaged by Iranian Strikes – A Costly Loss
The damage to Soroka Medical Center underscores the growing cost of this conflict. Healthcare systems, already stretched thin, are now war zones. As the fighting intensifies, the world watches nervously. Global diplomacy is racing against time. But with hospitals under attack and nuclear sites targeted, the stakes could not be higher.
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