Weizmann Institute Israel Hit by Iran Missile
The Weizmann Institute, a hub for scientific excellence, is now facing a long and challenging road to recovery, with the international community coming together to support the rebuilding efforts and ensure that the important work of the institute's researchers can continue, promoting peace and understanding through science and collaboration.
Iran launched a missile attack on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, severely damaging several labs, including one led by a cancer researcher, and destroying "irreplaceable" samples, setting back research by many years.
The Weizmann Institute, consistently ranked among the world's top research institutes, suffered significant damage, with 45 labs destroyed or damaged, including those of renowned researchers. The attack, believed to be in response to Israel's efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb, has left the scientific community reeling, with researchers losing years of work, including heart tissue samples, DNA samples, and equipment worth millions of dollars.
The damage is estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars and may take years to rebuild. The attack has also affected the lives of researchers and their families, with some forced to leave their homes. The international community has rallied around the Weizmann Institute, with many expressing solidarity and offering to help with the rebuilding process.
The attack on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has highlighted the risks and challenges faced by researchers in conflict zones and the importance of supporting scientific institutions in times of crisis, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to protect and promote scientific research and innovation.