Three Lebanese hospitals hit by Israeli forces in under a week
Summary
Three hospitals in southern Lebanon have been hit by Israeli airstrikes within a week, causing injuries to more than 150 people and killing nine. The strikes damaged key medical facilities, forcing evacuations, and worsening access to healthcare in an already vulnerable area affected by conflict and displacement.Key Facts
- Three hospitals in southern Lebanon were attacked by Israeli forces in less than a week.
- Nine people were killed and over 150 injured during these attacks.
- One strike near Jabal Amel hospital killed four people and wounded 127, mostly medical staff.
- The strikes damaged hospital buildings, knocked out electricity, and forced patient evacuations, including from intensive care units.
- Lebanon’s health ministry rejects Israeli claims that Hezbollah used the hospitals, calling this a false accusation.
- The World Health Organization said these attacks reduce critical healthcare access for vulnerable patients.
- Since fighting began on March 2, over 130 medical workers and many ambulances and healthcare facilities have been hit.
- Targeting medical facilities is considered a war crime under international law.
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