India, June 19 -- An Iranian missile struck the Soroka Medical Center in southern Israel early Thursday, causing significant injuries and "extensive damage," according to an Israeli government spokesperson. Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to extract 'heavy price' from Iran for striking the Soroka Medical Centre.

According to AFP, at least 47 people were injured in Israel following the Iranian missile attack, rescue officials said. The Soroka Medical Centre, the largest hospital in Israel's south, was hit amid a series of Iranian strikes across the country.

Israeli media broadcasted visuals showing blown-out windows, thick black smoke rising from the facility as chaos ensued inside the building.

Multiple videos of the aftermath su...