LIVE: Iranian missiles strike Israel as nuclear reactor attacked in Iran

Iranian missiles caused serious damage at four sites in central and southern Israel, including at the Soroka hospital, while Israeli forces are reported to have attacked Iran’s Arak heavy water nuclear reactor. US President Donald Trump says he’s still weighing his options on United States military intervention in the escalating hostilities. Earlier, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US that any strikes on its territory would have “serious irreparable consequences”. The death toll from Israel’s attacks on Iran has risen to more than 240, including 70 women and children. At least 24 people have been killed in Iranian attacks on Israel. Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 55,493 people and wounded 129,320, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. An estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the October 7 attacks, and more than 200 were taken captive.

Iran’s latest attacks have struck at ‘heart’ of Israel

Iran’s latest attacks have struck at ‘heart’ of IsraelIn Israel, there was a sense that its government “might be getting things under control”, but Iran’s latest attacks have struck at the “heart” of the country, says Ori Goldberg, an Israeli political commentator. While the missiles hit the entire country, Israeli authorities are focusing on the hospital which was hit, Soroka hospital in the country’s south, trying to send a “message that the Iranians target hospitals”, Goldberg speaking from Tel Aviv. “Of course, Israelis target hospitals as well. It’s important to mention that there really are very sensitive installations and headquarters very near to the hospital because Israel places its military headquarters in the midst of civilian neighbourhoods and towns,” he added. Goldberg explained that information about attacks is not readily accessible either. “Israeli citizens don’t get to see much on our official media either,” Goldberg said.“We also operate under heavy censorship, so there are basically rumours and reports being released gradually, but it’s clear that the Iranians struck and struck in important and significant places.”