Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba–a primary hospital in southern Israel–has confirmed on Thursday it received 10 injured patients following overnight Iranian missile strikes, the hospital confirmed to reuters.com, Wikipedia and Hurriyetdailynews.com (all 11) as reuters reported (reuters.com; Wikipedia 11); Hurriyetdailynews 11).
On Wednesday night, Iran launched an initial barrage of approximately 20 ballistic missiles against central and southern Israel, several penetrating the Iron Dome missile defense shield and striking Holon, Ramat Gan and Tel Aviv as well as one direct hit at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba (+1 in Wikipedia).
According to the hospital spokesperson:
“We’ve experienced extensive damage across various areas. Our emergency room is treating multiple injuries; therefore we urge the public not to come directly to the hospital at this time” the Times.co.uk/ +7 [Hurriyet Daily News/ kstP].com. +7
Hospital patients were evacuated and only those in critical condition were admitted, while safety and structural assessments quickly progressed, according to news.sky.com. Casualties & Impact
Ten wounded were transported to Soroka Hospital for treatment; several sustained moderate injuries while the remainder received minor wounds, according to sources such as Apnews, Wikipedia and Israel Hayom.
Additional missile impacts in Holon and Ramat Gan also resulted in 25 additional people being injured, one seriously; these can be found at The Times (UK), Israel Hayom (Israeli news) and Wikipedia (en).
All across the impacted regions, up to 40 injuries have been reported.
Infrastructure damage includes broken windows, collapsed glass panels and hospital disruptions. Authorities are currently investigating reports of a suspected chemical leak at this location.
Broader Military Context
This attack marks the seventh night of intense exchanges. Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations (particularly Arak heavy water reactor) prompted Iran to respond by launching nearly 400 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel, testing their defensive capacities.
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Israel’s Iron Dome successfully blocked many threats, yet the breach at Soroka–and earlier strikes on high-rises in Tel Aviv and at the US embassy complex–illustrate its vulnerabilities, according to The Times (UK) (+1), Al Jazeera English (+5) and Apnews (+5). International Reaction (AR).
Officials from both Europe and America continue to urge restraint as President Donald Trump remains undecided on direct US involvement.
UN & NGOs: Humanitarian agencies have called for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and medical facilities, with both WHO and ICRX emphasizing the potential risk to healthcare services from disruption caused by conflict.
What Lies Ahead
Security analysts warn of increasing attacks against civilian infrastructure. With hospitals and urban areas becoming targets, conflict risks escalating further – leading to larger-scale engagements should diplomatic channels fail.
Israel’s government has reiterated its determination to carry out retaliatory strikes until Iran ceases all missile launches, with Soroka Medical Center remaining on high alert, treating wounded patients while also keeping its capacity up during regular siren alarms.
This hospital strike brings war directly into our communities–injuring medical staff and civilians alike while disrupting essential healthcare services, and heightening fears that no place feels secure. With no end in sight to missile exchanges, global actors face increasing pressure to broker an immediate ceasefire agreement.