Summary
Israeli military airstrikes in southern Lebanon hit three ambulance teams on Wednesday, killing four Lebanese medics and injuring six others. The attacks occurred near the village of Mayfadoun and targeted medical workers responding to wounded civilians during the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Key Facts
- Four Lebanese paramedics were killed and six wounded in three separate strikes by the Israeli military.
- The strikes hit ambulance teams responding to injured civilians and their fellow medics.
- The attacks took place near Mayfadoun village, close to Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon.
- The Lebanese Health Ministry condemned the strikes for violating international law protecting medical personnel.
- Israeli military said it is investigating the incident but previously accused Hezbollah of using ambulances for military purposes without proof.
- Since the conflict started on March 2, at least 91 Lebanese medical workers have died due to Israeli strikes.
- The overall death toll in Lebanon from the ongoing war has reached 2,167.
- Medical groups said they will continue rescue efforts despite the risk to their staff.
