Soroka Hospital in Beersheba hit by new Iranian missile barrage

Israel's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that a hospital in the south of the country was directly hit after Iran launched a new batch of missiles.

The ministry wrote on Twitter: "Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel, was directly hit. Details follow."

A hospital spokesperson said, "The hospital was damaged and there was extensive damage in various areas. We are currently assessing the damage, including injuries. We ask citizens not to come to the hospital at this time."