As tensions soar in the region, Israeli officials affirmed Thursday that the military is prepared for prolonged conflict with Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the operation against Iran\u2019s nuclear and missile capabilities is advancing successfully and warned that Tehran\u2019s regime is now under unprecedented pressure.<\/p>\n
Hospital Targeted, Nuclear Sites Hit In response, Israel expanded its aerial offensive, targeting multiple nuclear facilities in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, Arak, and Khondab.<\/p>\n IDF: \u201cOver 95% of Threats Intercepted\u201d
\n<\/strong>In a stark escalation, Iran launched a Sejjil missile that struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba on Wednesday. Though dozens were injured, a catastrophe was averted as the hospital had transferred patients to underground shelters hours earlier. Medical officials said the facility is now operating in emergency mode, treating only life-threatening cases.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Effie Defrin said Thursday evening that Israeli forces have intercepted more than 480 Iranian drones since the start of the campaign. \u201cThe Iranian regime deliberately fired on a hospital. That is a flagrant violation of international law,\u201d he added. Defrin emphasized that Israel remains fully stocked with interceptors and maintains a high interception rate, with over 95% of incoming threats\u2014drones and missiles\u2014neutralized by the Air Force and Navy.<\/p>\n