In the aftermath of an Iranian missile strike at the Soroka Medical Center, the scene is one of devastation and urgency. Thick black smoke continued to rise from the hospital hours after the attack, with debris scattered over a wide area. Emergency service vehicles lined the streets as medical staff rushed to manage the casualties, which the Israeli health ministry confirmed to be at least 71 injured.
Witness Alon Uzi was caught off-guard while receiving treatment. He recounted the terrifying moment: "I was lying in bed, and I heard a big boom... before I could do anything, there was an explosion and part of the ceiling fell, covering me in dust." Inside, the emergency reception was fraught with tension, as patients were swiftly evacuated amid signs of chemical disturbances.
As chaos unfolded, hospital staff worked to relocate patients to underground shelters that had been readied in anticipation of such attacks. Professor Asher Bashiri, overseeing the maternity ward, assessed the damage stating, "It looks unbelievable... Everything looks broken."
Hospital director Shlomi Codish confirmed the extensive damage to multiple wards and announced plans to transfer over 200 patients to other facilities, indicating the scale of the disaster. Among the political leaders expressing their anger was Culture Minister Miki Zohar, who accused Iran of targeting innocents and vowed a potent Israeli response.
Simultaneously, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Iran's actions as serious war crimes and stressed they would be held accountable. This attack came on the heels of Donald Trump's demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender," heightening fears of broader conflict. The ongoing military confrontations raise concerns about a potential escalation involving more significant military resources from both sides, signaling a precarious juncture in the already fraught Israel-Iran relations.
Witness Alon Uzi was caught off-guard while receiving treatment. He recounted the terrifying moment: "I was lying in bed, and I heard a big boom... before I could do anything, there was an explosion and part of the ceiling fell, covering me in dust." Inside, the emergency reception was fraught with tension, as patients were swiftly evacuated amid signs of chemical disturbances.
As chaos unfolded, hospital staff worked to relocate patients to underground shelters that had been readied in anticipation of such attacks. Professor Asher Bashiri, overseeing the maternity ward, assessed the damage stating, "It looks unbelievable... Everything looks broken."
Hospital director Shlomi Codish confirmed the extensive damage to multiple wards and announced plans to transfer over 200 patients to other facilities, indicating the scale of the disaster. Among the political leaders expressing their anger was Culture Minister Miki Zohar, who accused Iran of targeting innocents and vowed a potent Israeli response.
Simultaneously, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Iran's actions as serious war crimes and stressed they would be held accountable. This attack came on the heels of Donald Trump's demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender," heightening fears of broader conflict. The ongoing military confrontations raise concerns about a potential escalation involving more significant military resources from both sides, signaling a precarious juncture in the already fraught Israel-Iran relations.
