One Week into War: Iran Expands Its Strikes on Israel with the Largest Rocket Barrage in 48 Hours

19th June 2025

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One Week into War: Iran Expands Its Strikes on Israel with the Largest Rocket Barrage in 48 Hours

The seventh day of escalation between Israel and Iran marked an unprecedented widening of the conflict, with the confrontation shifting from quantity to quality in the nature of the exchanged attacks.

Iran began the day with what analysts have described as its largest attack in 48 hours, in terms of missile count, geographical spread, and impact.

Where Did Iran’s Missiles Land?
According to initial reports, four missiles struck Israeli territory: three in the Greater Tel Aviv area (including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon), and a fourth in the Negev region in southern Israel.

Channel 12 reported a direct hit on a building in central Israel, causing damage to four nearby structures.

Israeli police confirmed receiving multiple reports of falling explosive materials at three main locations in the Tel Aviv district. While no casualties were reported at that time, property damage was recorded.

Soroka Hospital Under Fire
In the south, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva had been directly hit, underscoring the expanding and sensitive nature of the targets.

On its X account (formerly Twitter), the ministry wrote: “Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva in southern Israel has sustained a direct hit. Details to follow.”

A hospital spokesperson confirmed significant damage to various parts of the facility, adding: “We are currently assessing the damage and any possible injuries. We urge the public not to come to the hospital at this time.”

According to Channel 12, four sites were hit in total: three in central Israel and one in the south, with varying degrees of damage.

In his first reaction to the hospital strike, the Israeli Prime Minister vowed that Iran “will pay a very heavy price.”

Casualties
According to Israel Hayom, the Iranian strikes today resulted in 44 injuries, including two in critical condition.

Iran Threatens Retaliation
In response, Iran vowed to make Israel regret and pay for its attacks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X: “Iran will continue exercising its right to self-defense with dignity and courage. We will make the aggressor regret its grave mistake and pay the price.”

He also accused Israel of seeking to widen the flames of conflict in the region and beyond.