Today, June 1st, 2024, in the city of Kiryat Shmona, a huge missile attack only 10 yards from JFMM Emergency Hospital Kiryat Shmona. The city of Kiryat Shmona experienced a stark reminder of the missile threats that continue to loom over the region. Two large missiles struck the city, landing just 10 yards from the JFMM Galilee Emergency Hospital building site, causing significant damage to a military base and a shopping mall. This incident underscores the urgent need for the hospital, highlighting its critical role in emergency response and trauma care and emphasizing the necessity of constructing a fortified, resilient facility capable of withstanding such threats.

One missile hit the Gibor military base, causing considerable damage, while the other struck a nearby closed supermarket and shopping mall. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the impact caused extensive damage to vehicles and buildings in the vicinity. Several fires broke out as a result, prompting the dispatch of fire brigades to control the situation.

The proximity of these missile strikes to the JFMM Hospital vividly demonstrates the facility's strategic importance. As Kiryat Shmona and surrounding regions remain under constant threat, the hospital’s role in providing immediate medical care to injured civilians and military personnel is crucial. A fortified cement structure, designed to be one of the most resilient buildings in Israel, is essential to ensure that medical services can continue uninterrupted during such crises. This ongoing threat highlights the importance of investing in and enhancing the hospital's infrastructure to protect both healthcare providers and patients.

This incident emphasizes not only the immediate need for robust emergency medical facilities in conflict zones but also the broader necessity of comprehensive civil defense measures to safeguard civilian infrastructure against ongoing missile threats. Remarkably, the JNF and JFMM are continuing the construction of the hospital under the fire of hundreds of missiles. Despite the daily bombardment by missiles, rockets, and drones, it remains the only active building site in Kiryat Shmona, showcasing the resilience and determination to provide a secure medical facility in these challenging times