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Missile Strike on Israeli Hospital Sparks Retaliatory Assaults

7/3/2025

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An Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba on June 18, injuring numerous individuals and prompting Israel's Defense Minister to label the assault a war crime. In retaliation, Israeli forces have targeted healthcare facilities in Gaza, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The urgent need for accountability and the protection of healthcare in conflict zones has never been clearer.

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An Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba on June 18, injuring numerous individuals and prompting Israel's Defense Minister to label the assault a war crime. In retaliation, Israeli forces have targeted healthcare facilities in Gaza, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The urgent need for accountability and the protection of healthcare in conflict zones has never been clearer.