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Four paramedics killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon

From Naharnet · () English

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  • An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a paramedic on Wednesday, according to state media.
  • Three other paramedics were killed in separate Israeli strikes targeting them in the same region earlier that day.
  • The violence has resulted in the deaths of at least 130 emergency and health workers since the conflict began.

An Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Zebdine claimed the life of a paramedic and injured another on Wednesday evening, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported. The targeted team belonged to the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee.

This incident followed a series of earlier strikes that day, which also targeted medical personnel in south Lebanon. Three paramedics from the Risala Scouts Association were killed in attacks on Arab Salim, Shehour, and Zrarieh. Two other paramedics were wounded in these assaults.

The National News Agency circulated images depicting a severely damaged ambulance in Shehour. Medical masks were seen spilling from the vehicle and scattered across the road, illustrating the impact of the strikes on emergency medical services.

Since the current round of fighting began, the conflict has led to a significant loss of life among emergency and health workers. Reports indicate that at least 130 individuals serving in these critical roles have been killed.

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