Israel Vows to Eliminate Khamenei After Iranian Missile Strikes Target Hospital
Breaking Escalation in Israel-Iran War
- Israeli Defense Minister Katz: “Khamenei cannot continue to exist” after Iranian missiles hit near Soroka Hospital in Beersheba
- Netanyahu’s Warning: Iran will “pay the price” for precision strikes on central Israel
- Casualties: 65+ Israelis injured in latest barrage targeting Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Holon
Key Developments
- Unprecedented Threats
- Katz compares Khamenei to Hitler, vows to “eliminate” Iranian leadership
- IDF ordered to escalate strikes on Tehran government targets
- Nuclear Facility Attacks
- Israel hits Khondab reactor and heavy water complex
- Iran accuses IAEA of ignoring warnings about Israeli threats
- Global Fallout
- Hiroshima survivors condemn attacks on nuclear sites
- US Embassy restricts access to Qatar air base amid tensions
Why This Matters
- Existential Rhetoric: Marks first time Israel openly calls for regime change in Iran
- Nuclear Flashpoint: Strikes on reactors risk radioactive fallout
- Diplomatic Collapse: EU-Iran talks proceed as Trump weighs joining strikes