Iranian Missiles Target Multiple Israeli Cities, Hit Hospitals, Homes Amid Escalating Conflict

Recent escalations in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran have seen Iranian missiles striking multiple locations in southern and central Israel, including a residential building and the Soroka Medical Center in Be'ersheba, resulting in serious injuries and significant property damage. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, labeling him a threat akin to 'modern Hitler' and asserting that his existence is untenable due to his commitment to Israel's destruction. Israel has conducted preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, claiming self-defense against an imminent threat, though international legal experts largely view these actions as 'prohibited self-defense' under international law, citing the absence of an imminent attack. The attacks have caused widespread alarm and humanitarian impact across Israel, with emergency services reporting numerous injuries and significant structural damage in urban areas such as Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan. Meanwhile, Iran denies targeting civilian sites, attributing damage to military targets near hospitals, a claim contradicted by Israeli evidence and media coverage. U.S. President Trump has stated that the U.S. maintains complete control over Iranian airspace, underscoring international involvement and the high stakes of this regional conflict.