Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday morning condemned Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Soroka Hospital in Beersheva, emphasizing that the deliberate targeting of civilians by the Iranian regime underscored the nature of the conflict.
“A baby in intensive care. A mother by their bedside. A doctor rushing between beds. An elderly resident in a nursing home. These were some of the targets of Iran’s missile attacks on Israeli civilians this morning,” said Herzog.
The Israeli president noted that Soroka Hospital in Beersheva is one of Israel’s leading medical centers, serving the entire Negev region. He emphasized that the hospital provides care to all—Israelis of all faiths as well as Palestinians who travel there for treatment.
“Its devoted staff—Jews and Arabs—work side by side in extraordinary harmony, united by the mission to heal,” said the president.
“I send strength and support to the medical teams, to the patients, and to the residents of Beersheva and all cities attacked across Israel this morning. In moments like these, we are reminded of what’s truly at stake, and the values we are defending,” he added.
