Medics among 51 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in past 24 hours
Summary
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed 51 people, including two medical workers, in the past 24 hours. Since March 2, more than 2,800 people have died, and many medical workers have been killed or injured despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in place for three weeks.Key Facts
- The Lebanese Health Ministry reports 51 people killed in Israeli attacks over the last day, including two medical workers.
- Two health authority locations in southern Lebanon were directly targeted by Israeli raids.
- Since March 2, when the new Israeli military operation began, 2,846 people have died in Lebanon.
- The United Nations states at least 103 Lebanese medical workers have died and 230 have been injured in over 130 Israeli strikes.
- More than 1.2 million Lebanese people have been displaced due to the Israeli attacks since early March.
- A ceasefire arranged by the United States started on April 16 but attacks have increased since then.
- Medical workers and first responders say they are constantly at risk and facing ongoing attacks despite international laws meant to protect them.
- Humanitarian experts note similar patterns of targeting healthcare workers in Gaza and Lebanon by Israeli forces.
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