Key Facts
• June 19, 2025: Iran launched missile attacks in southern Israel.
• Soroka Hospital and two towns near Tel Aviv were affected.
• At least 47 people were injured, according to Israeli rescue authorities.
• Iran stated the intended targets were military and intelligence facilities.
• The primary target was near Soroka Hospital in the Gav-Yam Technology Park.
• Iran claimed the hospital was only exposed to the blast wave.
• Iranian state media emphasized precision targeting of military sites.
Summary
On June 19, 2025, Iran launched missile strikes in southern Israel, impacting Soroka Hospital and two towns near Tel Aviv. Israeli authorities reported at least 47 injuries. Iran asserted that the attacks targeted military and intelligence facilities, specifically near Soroka Hospital in the Gav-Yam Technology Park. Iranian state media emphasized that the hospital was not a direct target but was exposed to the blast wave. The incident has sparked controversy over the precision and intent of the strikes.
