Fact Check: "31 injured while fleeing to shelters during missile attack."
What We Know
Recent reports indicate that during a missile attack from Iran on June 19, 2025, a significant number of individuals were injured in Israel. According to the Israeli emergency service, Magen David Adom, at least 44 people sustained minor injuries from shrapnel and blast trauma, with additional injuries reported as people fled for shelter (source-1). Another source reported that the total number of injuries reached 56, with specific details indicating that some individuals were injured while trying to escape the missile strikes (source-4).
The missile strikes included a direct hit on the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, which was the first hospital to be struck since the onset of hostilities. This attack caused extensive damage and prompted evacuations, further contributing to the injuries as people rushed to safety (source-1, source-4).
Analysis
The claim that "31 injured while fleeing to shelters during missile attack" is partially supported by the available evidence. While multiple sources confirm that injuries occurred during the missile strikes, the specific number of 31 individuals fleeing to shelters is not explicitly verified. The reports indicate a broader context of injuries, with Magen David Adom reporting at least 44 injuries from various causes, including shrapnel and panic-induced injuries as people sought shelter (source-1, source-7).
The reliability of the sources is generally high, as they come from established news organizations and emergency services. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the injuries—particularly those specifically attributed to fleeing—are less clearly delineated. The reports do indicate that injuries occurred during the chaos of the missile strikes, but without precise figures on those specifically fleeing to shelters, the claim remains somewhat ambiguous.
Conclusion
The claim that "31 injured while fleeing to shelters during missile attack" is Partially True. While there were indeed injuries reported during the missile strikes, and some of these injuries were likely incurred while individuals were trying to find safety, the specific number of 31 is not directly supported by the available evidence. The total number of injuries is higher, and the context of the attacks suggests a chaotic situation that contributed to injuries beyond just those fleeing.
