Israeli hospital hit by Iranian ballistic missile

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At least 23 ballistic missiles launched from Iran in latest volley, with direct hits reported across the country, including on a hospital in the south.By David Rosenberg, World Israel NewsIran launched at least 23 missiles towards Israel Thursday morning in the latest in a series of attacks on Israeli cities, with hits reported in multiple locations across the country.Warning sirens were activated across Israel after nearly two dozen missile launches were detected at 7:03 a.m. Israel time, marking a return to large-scale volleys following several days of smaller attacks.Emergency first responders reported major damage to a building struck by a ballistic missile in the city of Holon in central Israel, with rescue teams searching the area for causalities.Thus far, paramedics have treated 16 people at the scene in Holon, including 3 in serious condition, 1 in moderate condition, and 12 who were lightly injured.A direct hit was also reported in southern Israel, after a ballistic missile slammed into Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.Hospital staff are working to ascertain if any casualties were sustained in the strike.Officials from the hospital have urged the public not to approach the building, warning it suffered significant damage in the attack.Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Otzma Yehudit) called those responsible for the attack “Nazis.”“Nazis who launch missiles at hospitals, the elderly, and children—if they had nuclear weapons, they would fire them without even thinking for a second. This is the most just war Israel has ever fought in its history.”A third hit was reported in the central Israeli city of Ramat Gan, causing damage to the Bursa diamond exchange.Thus far, the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency response group has reported treating more than 30 people injured across the country in the latest wave of missile strikes.The post Israeli hospital hit by Iranian ballistic missile appeared first on World Israel News.