Israeli President Delivers Strong Warning to Iran After Missile Attack

Israeli President Isaac Herzog toured the damage in Dimona after an Iranian missile struck a facility for people with disabilities. While 34 people were injured, Herzog praised residents for following safety protocols that prevented deaths.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog toured the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack in Dimona on Sunday, delivering a forceful message to Tehran following the strike that injured 34 people but claimed no lives.

The Iranian projectile slammed into a residential facility that houses individuals with disabilities, devastating the surrounding community during Saturday night’s assault. Herzog surveyed the destruction firsthand, describing the scene during his visit.

“We are here in Dimona. … We are in a hostel for people with special needs. And of course, an incredible neighborhood, which was demolished last night,” he said.

While acknowledging the widespread damage, the president emphasized that quick action by residents saved lives when warning sirens activated. “But luckily, no one lost his life. Why? Because the municipalities and the people listened to the instructions,” he said.

Herzog then directed harsh criticism toward Iranian leadership, challenging their military strategy. “All I want to say is to our enemies out there in Iran, you’re mistaken. You will keep on carrying out crimes against humanity by sending missiles to kill human beings, not differentiating between anything, age and gender, religion, or even the disabilities that they may have,” he said.

The president expressed confidence in Israel’s ability to withstand the attacks and predicted Iran’s eventual defeat. “You’re wrong. We’ve always shown stronger resilience. We know that your leadership is in havoc and disarray. And we are sure, absolutely adamantly sure, that not only shall we overcome, but you will fall flat on your face,” Herzog said.

Looking ahead, Herzog established clear conditions for ending the ongoing hostilities. “The war will end when it is clear that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons and definitely Iran cannot have its ballistic capabilities.”

The president also highlighted broader security concerns, referencing Iran’s capacity to fire a “4,000-kilometer missile” at Diego Garcia, the joint US-UK military installation in the Indian Ocean, reflecting worries previously expressed by President Trump regarding American strategic interests.

“Obviously, this empire of evil has no limitations. And that is why this war is so vital and crucial for the future of the world,” Herzog said. “We are, from here, protecting Europe and protecting the free world.”

Tehran claimed the missile launch was retaliation for recent American and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear installations. The strike wounded 34 individuals, including a 12-year-old boy whose condition was later upgraded to serious and a woman in her thirties who was initially reported in moderate condition.

Medical personnel treated more than 20 additional victims for shrapnel injuries, wounds suffered while seeking shelter, and anxiety-related symptoms.

The Israel Defense Forces announced plans to examine why their defense systems failed to intercept the incoming missile.