A Tense Response: Israel's Call to Neutralize khamenei After Hospital Strike
Introduction: A Conflict Crosses a Red Line
On June 19, 2025, the Israel–Iran confrontation reached a new peak. In a bold, public declaration, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist.” This shocking pronouncement came in reaction to an Iranian missile strike on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba—a civilian medical facility that Israel deems off-limits under international norms.