After an Iranian missile strike hit an Israeli hospital, Netanyahu promises a forceful response as Trump weighs U.S. intervention.

Israeli Hospital Hit Amid Escalating Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a decisive response after a ballistic missile launched by Iran struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, the largest medical facility in southern Israel. The attack resulted in significant damage to the hospital and multiple casualties among civilians, further intensifying an already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran.

"This morning, Iran's terrorist tyrants launched missiles at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and at a civilian population in the center of the country," Netanyahu stated on X, vowing that Israel "will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran." The Israeli government condemned the targeting of a major medical center as a flagrant violation of international norms and an escalation of hostilities.

The emergency services organization Magen David Adom reported that following the missile strikes across Israel, three individuals were seriously injured, two sustained moderate injuries, forty-two suffered shrapnel or blast wounds, and eighteen were injured while seeking shelter. Search and rescue teams continue to operate in affected areas to locate and assist the wounded.

In response, the Israel Defense Forces intensified military operations against Iranian targets. The IDF reported strikes on an inactive nuclear reactor in Arak, a nuclear weapons development site near Natanz, ballistic missile and air defense production facilities, and radar and missile storage locations. These operations are part of Israel’s ongoing effort to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities and military infrastructure.

Trump Leaves Door Open for U.S. Involvement

With the conflict escalating, the potential for U.S. military intervention is under close scrutiny. President Donald Trump, speaking on Wednesday, stated, "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I’m going to do," keeping all options on the table regarding U.S. support for Israel. In a separate statement, Trump indicated that while Iran’s Supreme Leader remains a potential target, the U.S. currently does not plan to take direct action against him, though patience is "wearing thin" after repeated attacks on civilians and American interests.

The strike on Soroka Hospital and the subsequent Israeli response highlight the dangerous spiral of retaliation and the precarious state of regional stability. As world leaders monitor developments, the situation raises urgent questions about the risks of wider conflict and the potential for international involvement should hostilities continue to intensify.

As the conflict rages on, the international community watches closely, aware that further escalation could have far-reaching consequences for security and humanitarian conditions throughout the Middle East.