Witnesses detail deadly Israeli strikes on medics in Lebanon
Summary
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon hit multiple ambulances responding to previous attacks, killing four paramedics and injuring six others. These attacks occurred during the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war and raised concerns about targeting medical workers and health facilities in the conflict zone.Key Facts
- Two ambulances were hit by Israeli strikes near the village of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon.
- Four paramedics died and six others were injured in these attacks.
- The attacks happened as emergency teams were helping wounded colleagues from earlier strikes.
- An Israeli drone attacked the ambulances less than six minutes after their arrival.
- Israel stated it was reviewing the incident but did not repeat claims that Hezbollah uses medical facilities for military purposes.
- Humanitarian groups say two health workers have been killed daily on average during this conflict before a 10-day truce began.
- The United Nations' human rights office condemned the strikes and labeled deliberate attacks on medics as potential war crimes.
- Israel has extended its security control to the Litani River area to protect northern towns from Hezbollah.
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