Iran’s recent missile strikes have destroyed 15 research labs in Israel. This has dealt a huge blow to Israel’s medical and life science research. Experts say this loss is a severe setback for the Israeli government.
The missile attacks hit six labs at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University hard. Nine more labs were partly damaged. On June 19, a missile struck the campus of Soroka University Medical Center. This caused major damage and affected nearly 30 buildings on the Marcus Family Campus.
The university estimates the damage costs between 100 million and several hundred million shekels. This attack is considered a heavy loss for Tel Aviv.
Among the destroyed sites was a secret scientific building in the small Israeli town of Nes Ziona. This lab, called the Israel Institute for Biological Research, is not a regular research center. It is a top-secret facility that has been running for years.
The lab worked on virus warfare plans and created vital tools like explosive detection kits and the Brilife COVID-19 vaccine. It is also Israel’s largest secret weapons store. The lab focused on future warfare research, including biological weapons, chemical defense, and targeted viral strikes.
Iran’s missile strike has wiped out years of secret research, costly infrastructure, and the hard work of hundreds of scientists in moments.
Analysts warn that this is not just the loss of a building. It is the destruction of Israel’s invisible shield of protection. The damage to long-term medical and life science projects could leave a deep gap in the country’s future research.