Nearly 2,000 Israelis Hospitalized After Iranian Counterattack

Following Iran's counterattack in response to the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, at least 1,929 Israelis have been hospitalized, according to Israel’s Ministry of Health.

The Ministry confirmed on Sunday, March 8, that 157 additional people sought medical treatment in the last 24 hours. Among those receiving treatment, 9 individuals are in critical condition, 42 are in serious but stable condition, and 70 have sustained minor injuries.

The counterattack has been part of the ongoing conflict between the two nations, with escalating violence and a growing number of casualties.

Israeli officials have expressed concerns over the increasing number of injured civilians, as attacks on both military and civilian infrastructure continue. The situation remains fluid, and medical teams across the country are working around the clock to manage the crisis.