Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:17pm on 19 Jun 2025,Thursday International
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz sharply criticized Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, labeling him a “modern‑day Hitler” and declaring he “cannot continue to exist” following a deadly Iranian missile strike on the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, which injured dozens . Katz emphasized that dismantling Khamenei’s regime is essential for Israel’s strategic objectives, even if not officially stated as a war aim previously . In retaliation, Israel bombed Iran’s Arak heavy‑water nuclear reactor and missile sites . This escalation raises the stakes in an already tense Middle East, as diplomatic efforts and international calls for de‑escalation intensify. (PC: AFP)
