Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges

Some critical Israeli sites were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including Beersheba's medical center, the Haifa Bazan oil refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.

A building at the campus of the Weizmann Institute of Science remains damaged following an Iranian missile strike on Sunday, in Rehovot, Israel June 19, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/VIOLETA SANTOS MOURA)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

DECEMBER 2, 2025 16:00

Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges

Some critical Israeli sites were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including Beersheba's medical center, the Haifa Bazan oil refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Israel failed to secure critical sites during Iran war

Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges

Some critical Israeli sites were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including Beersheba's medical center, the Haifa Bazan oil refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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