In a chilling escalation of the ongoing war, Iran fired a ballistic missile early Thursday morning that scored a direct hit on Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, Israel’s only Level 1 trauma hospital in the entire southern region.
This attack wasn’t just reckless — it was deliberate, dangerous, and criminal.
According to Army Radio, the strike caused extensive damage to the facility, though thankfully, no serious injuries were initially reported, thanks in large part to swift precautions taken by hospital officials ahead of the attack. But the fact that a hospital — a civilian, life-saving institution — was targeted at all is a sobering sign of just how low Iran is willing to go.
Iran didn’t take long to acknowledge that its missile had struck the hospital, but attempted to spin the story. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran meant to hit a supposed military site — the “Gav-Yam Technology Park” — claiming it was the real target.
But here’s the problem: Google Maps confirms the tech park is about a mile away from the hospital. That’s not a close miss — that’s a clear misfire, or worse, a deliberate choice.
Soroka Medical Center isn’t just any hospital. It serves Jews, Arabs, and Palestinians alike and has become a symbol of coexistence and compassion, especially in times of war. It’s also the primary hospital treating wounded Israeli soldiers from Gaza and caring for hostages freed from Hamas captivity.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated:
“Soroka Hospital, located in Be’er Sheva, is one of Israel’s finest — serving the entire Negev region, caring for Israelis of all faiths and our neighbors the Palestinians who come especially to be treated there.”
So when Iran decided to hit Soroka, it wasn’t just an attack on Israel — it was an attack on humanity.
A Breitbart News source familiar with the situation confirmed that Soroka had wisely reduced its patient capacity to 40% the day before, ensuring more people could shelter in fortified “safe rooms.” That single move likely saved dozens of lives.
“If the missile had hit a few meters in any other direction, it would have been horrific,” the source said.
The missile landed in a connecting corridor between hospital wings — avoiding patient areas by a matter of feet. This wasn’t luck. It was preparation and leadership under fire.
While Israel continues to give evacuation warnings in Farsi to civilians in Iran before conducting airstrikes on military facilities, Iran offers no such warnings. In fact, it fires missiles at night, knowing it maximizes fear and exhaustion — especially among children.
Let’s be clear: Firing at a hospital is a war crime. Under international law, civilian medical sites are protected — unless they’ve been weaponized. In Gaza, for instance, Hamas regularly uses hospitals as terror bases, stripping them of protected status.
But Soroka is not a military site. It’s a medical center. Period.
- 30 missiles were fired in the first barrage and 20 more in a second.
- Most were intercepted by Israel’s Arrow defense system.
- Some missiles made it through — hitting Holon, Tel Aviv, and Be’er Sheva.
- One missile hit Soroka; others struck an older apartment building in Holon, trapping residents under rubble.
- Authorities are still assessing damage at the hospital and surrounding areas.
Military analyst Doron Kadosh confirmed:
“Authorities have concluded that Iran intentionally targeted the hospital.”
Let that sink in. Iran, in full view of the world, chose to fire a ballistic missile at a trauma center—a place where the sick, the wounded, and the defenseless go to heal.
And while some media outlets try to downplay this, conservative outlets like Breitbart are doing the hard work of showing the truth: Iran’s aim is terror, not tactics.
This attack comes just days after:
- Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Israel.
- Israeli airstrikes hit high-ranking Iranian military and intelligence officials.
- Iran signaled possible negotiations to avoid regime collapse, per Breitbart.
This hospital strike may be a desperate show of force by a regime that’s realizing Israel has the upper hand — militarily and diplomatically — with President Trump firmly backing Israel and rejecting weak G7 proposals.
The hit on Soroka was no accident. It was a cowardly act by a regime steeped in hatred and fear. Israel, once again, stood strong — protecting its people, responding with precision, and showing the world what real resolve looks like.
Iran’s leaders may have aimed for fear, but instead, they exposed their true nature: brutal, reckless, and running out of options.
And as always, the world should remember — America stands with Israel.
