Nearly 80 medical staff casualties in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Shafaq News- Beirut
An Israeli strike on a medical center in southern Lebanon killed 12 health workers, Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported on Saturday, as Israel’s war in the country continues.
The ministry said the strike hit a medical facility in Burj Qalaway, killing the entire on-duty team of doctors, paramedics and nurses. Search operations were still underway for four missing people.
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In total, 26 paramedics have been killed and 51 wounded since the war began on March 2, according to the ministry.
Earlier today, Israel’s military accused Hezbollah of using ambulances and medical facilities for “military activity,” without presenting evidence.
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Under the Geneva Conventions, medical personnel such as doctors, nurses, and paramedics must be respected and protected during armed conflict and cannot be deliberately targeted while performing their duties. Hospitals, ambulances and other medical facilities are likewise protected under international humanitarian law. Intentionally attacking protected medical personnel or facilities may constitute a war crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Meanwhile, Lebanese media reported multiple Israeli airstrikes since midnight across several towns in southern Lebanon, including Nabatiyeh, as well as residential areas near Saida. No casualties were immediately reported.
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