On June 15th, an Iranian missile hit the world-renowned Weizmann Institute of Science, damaging several buildings. A scientist helplessly stated that his laboratory, which he had run for 16 years, was completely destroyed.

The Weizmann Institute of Science was bombed in the Israel-Iran conflict.

According to The Wall Street Journal, before dawn on June 15th, Iran launched a heavy attack on central Israel. One missile struck the Weizmann Institute of Science. Although some buildings were damaged, fortunately, there were no casualties. According to images shared by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science and circulating online, when the missile landed, it burst into huge flames. The institute's building debris scattered across the campus, with the white building walls burned black and windows shattered.

The institute was founded by Chaim Weizmann, Israel's first president and a world-famous chemist. It is one of the most prestigious academic institutions today, with 2,500 researchers and employees offering master's and doctoral programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and more. It also has over 30 laboratories and a large library. Several Nobel laureates have emerged from here.

It is worth noting that the Weizmann Institute of Science may have been targeted this time due to its critical role in Israel's defense research field. It is understood that the Weizmann Institute of Science is not only an academic institution but also considered part of Israel's national security infrastructure. In recent years, the Weizmann Institute of Science has provided substantial research support to the Israeli military, including data analysis and combat guidance using "artificial intelligence"; development of drone technology, advanced electronic tracking and interference, and encrypted communication in hostile environments.

Considering that Israel assassinated several Iranian nuclear scientists on June 13th, Iran's targeting of Israel's research institutions this time carries a retaliatory meaning.

However, other non-military scientists have also suffered as a result. A scientist named Shuldin, who studies the molecular mechanisms of fruit fly neuronal development, posted on social media that his 16-year-old laboratory had been "completely destroyed." All fruit flies, plasmids, cells, and equipment were gone, breaking his heart. He appealed to anyone who had received anything from his laboratory in the past 16 years to keep it safe. Shuldin also vowed to rebuild the laboratory.

Israel and Iran have now reached such a level of conflict that it has begun to affect the academic community, which makes people deeply feel the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace.

All the efforts of Israeli scientists for 16 years were destroyed.

After this scene spread to Taiwan, many people were deeply shocked and moved. On June 16th, Chien-Jiang Tsai, a councilor of the Taoyuan City branch of the Kuomintang Party, urgently called out: At this moment, people will realize how important peace is! How important is Chairman's journey for peace!

In a post on social media, he said that the Weizmann Institute of Science is Israel's most important high-tech research hub. This time it was hit by an Iranian missile, and Israel suffered its worst strike ever. Now the entire territory of Israel has been bombed into pieces. Even with the densest anti-aircraft system in the world, it cannot prevent missile attacks from thousands of miles away, especially hypersonic missile attacks!

Then Chien-Jiang Tsai began to ask: What about Taiwan? Is Taiwan's air defense system stronger than Israel's? Is Iran's hypersonic missile stronger than the PLA's hypersonic missile? Finally, he couldn't help but point out frankly: Only at this time will people realize how important Chairman's "journey for peace" is!

Indeed, war is merciless. Once it starts, society and civilians will suffer, and none can escape unscathed. For many years, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has provoked the straits, constantly escalating tensions, creating "war risks," and pushing Taiwanese civilians into the fire pit.

As Chien-Jiang Tsai said, does Taiwan dare to say that its air defense system is stronger than Israel's? The latter abandoned the U.S.'s "Patriot" missiles and developed a three-layer precision air defense system on its own. In contrast, Taiwan's air defense relies solely on purchasing "Patriot" missiles from the United States. Which is stronger or weaker, the answer is self-evident.

Taiwanese society wants peace, but the DPP severely deviates from public opinion on the island.

Even so, it didn't stop Iran's missiles. Everyone knows very well who has stronger missile capabilities between the Chinese People's Liberation Army and Iran. The consequences of the DPP provoking war for Taiwan are self-evident!

Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7516741629307552271/

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