Assault results in at least 65 injuries, with three individuals reported to be in critical condition, international news agencies report
JERUSALEM: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-June 19th, 2025) In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Iran launched its largest missile attack to date on Israel early Thursday morning, targeting multiple locations across the country.
The assault resulted in at least 65 injuries, with three individuals reported to be in critical condition, according to international news agencies.
Explosions were heard across Tel Aviv and occupied Jerusalem shortly after the strikes began. Israeli rescue officials confirmed that six ballistic missiles hit at least four different locations, including Gush Dan and the Negev Desert. One missile reportedly struck a building directly in the Negev region.
One of the most significant incidents occurred in Be’er Sheva, where a missile hit the Soroka Medical Center, causing substantial structural damage. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the destruction.
Israeli media reported that the scale of the Iranian missile barrage exceeded that of previous attacks, and extensive damage has been noted in Tel Aviv, Holon, and other areas. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Iran deliberately targeted a hospital in southern Israel, raising alarm over potential violations of international humanitarian law.
In response, Iranian state media claimed that the missile operation was aimed at Israeli military and intelligence headquarters. They acknowledged the damage to Soroka Hospital but argued it was collateral, citing the hospital’s proximity to military installations.
This latest assault marks a severe uptick in hostilities between the two long-time rivals and comes amid heightened regional tensions. Analysts warn that further retaliation could push the conflict into a broader, more dangerous phase if diplomatic efforts fail to de-escalate the situation.
Meanwhile, the international observers have urged restraint on both sides to prevent a wider regional crisis.
