Middle East Crisis: Israel Warns Ayatollah Khamenei “Cannot Be Allowed to Exist” After Hospital Attack
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel has issued a direct warning against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, holding him personally accountable for a missile strike that hit a hospital in Israel, injuring nearly 40 people on Thursday.
The warning comes amid ongoing military hostilities between Israel and Iran following recent retaliatory attacks by Tehran.
🛑 “Khamenei Cannot Continue to Exist” — Israel’s Defense Minister
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz made the explosive statement, saying:
“A dictator like Khamenei, who heads a country like Iran and has made the destruction of Israel his mission, cannot continue to exist."
Katz added that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have been explicitly instructed to take necessary actions to achieve their mission, implying a direct threat to Khamenei’s safety.
“The IDF has been instructed and knows that in order to achieve all of its goals, this man absolutely should not continue to exist,” he warned.
The statement marks one of the most aggressive public threats issued by an Israeli official toward Iran’s top leadership.
🏥 Hospital Strike in Israel: What Happened?
The comments follow Iran's retaliatory missile strike that hit an Israeli hospital, injuring at least 40 people. The strike was part of a broader wave of aggression that Tehran claims was in response to previous Israeli operations in the region.
Israel sees this escalation as a deliberate attack on civilians, which is why it has chosen to publicly escalate rhetoric against Iran’s Supreme Leader.
🇺🇸 Trump’s Comment: “We Know Where He Is, But Not For Now”
Former US President Donald Trump also weighed in on the crisis, stating that while the US knows Khamenei’s whereabouts, there are currently no plans to target him — “at least not for now.”
In his message, Trump added:
“We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there... We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.”
This statement reflects growing international frustration, especially in the West, over Iran’s role in the expanding Middle East conflict.
🌍 Tensions Escalate Across the Middle East
The latest exchange marks a significant uptick in rhetoric and could further destabilize an already volatile region. With airspace closures, military alerts, and civilian casualties on both sides, the situation continues to spiral toward broader confrontation.
The international community, including the United Nations and NATO, has urged both sides to exercise restraint — but on the ground, preparations for wider conflict appear to be underway.
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