Summary
Three paramedics were killed in southern Lebanon during three separate Israeli strikes in one day, according to Lebanese officials. The attacks targeted emergency medical teams trying to help people after initial bombings. Lebanon’s health ministry condemned the strikes as violations of international law.
Key Facts
- At least three paramedics died in three Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on the same day.
- The paramedics were part of emergency medical groups linked to Hezbollah and local aid organizations.
- The attacks happened while paramedics were responding to people hurt by earlier bombings.
- The Lebanese health ministry said the attacks were deliberate and illegal under international rules protecting medical workers.
- More than 2,100 people have died and 7,000 wounded in the Lebanon war since March 2.
- At least 91 health workers have been killed and over 200 wounded during the conflict.
- Israel says Hezbollah uses medical services for military activities but has not provided proof.
- Human rights groups warn attacking medical workers may be a war crime.
