Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
Summary
President Donald Trump said a deal was made for Hamas to give up weapons and for Israeli forces to leave Gaza, but both sides still disagree on how to make it happen. Attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers in conflict areas like Lebanon and Gaza have increased, with many medics killed or injured despite international laws meant to protect them.Key Facts
- President Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
- There are still disagreements and doubts about the deal's details from both sides.
- Attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers continue in conflict zones such as Lebanon and Gaza.
- Lebanon is the second-highest country with healthcare workers killed since 2021, after Palestine.
- About 135 Lebanese healthcare workers were killed after fighting escalated in March 2024.
- Israel has repeatedly targeted healthcare workers, including using “double-tap” strikes, where an initial attack is followed by a second strike after medical help arrives.
- International laws protecting medical workers are not being effectively enforced in these conflicts.
- These attacks have a severe psychological impact on medical workers and their families.
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