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Lebanon Says Two Paramedics Affiliated with Hezbollah Killed by Israeli Strikes in South
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Lebanon Says Two Paramedics Affiliated with Hezbollah Killed by Israeli Strikes in South

From Asharq Al-Awsat · (6h ago) English Critical tone

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  • Lebanon's health ministry reported that two Hezbollah-affiliated paramedics were killed and five others wounded in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
  • The strikes targeted two sites belonging to the Islamic Health Committee in Qalaway and Tibnin, with Israel stating it struck "terror infrastructure."
  • The incident occurred despite a ceasefire in place since April 17, with both sides continuing cross-border attacks.

The ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon have claimed the lives of two more paramedics affiliated with the Islamic Health Committee, a Hezbollah-linked organization. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health confirmed the fatalities and injuries resulting from what it described as direct Israeli targeting of two of its sites in Qalaway and Tibnin. This tragic incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by emergency workers in the conflict zone.

Israel "directly targeted, with two strikes, two Health Committee sites", killing one paramedic and wounding three others in Qalaway, and killing another paramedic and wounding two others in Tibnin.

— Lebanese health ministry statementDescribing the Israeli strikes that resulted in the deaths and injuries of paramedics.

Despite a ceasefire brokered on April 17, the situation remains volatile. The Israeli military stated its forces conducted strikes on "more than 20 terror infrastructure" targets in southern Lebanon, including facilities associated with Hezbollah. This exchange highlights the complex and deeply entrenched nature of the conflict, where accusations of targeting civilian infrastructure and military assets are constantly exchanged.

From our vantage point at Asharq Al-Awsat, these strikes represent a grave violation of international laws and a dangerous escalation in a region already grappling with immense instability. The targeting of health workers is particularly condemnable, as it directly impacts the ability to provide essential medical aid to those affected by the conflict. While international attention often focuses on the broader geopolitical implications, the daily reality for civilians and first responders on the ground remains one of constant peril and loss.

on Sunday its forces had struck "more than 20 terror infrastructure" targets in southern Lebanon, including Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and headquarters.

— Israeli military statementResponding to the Lebanese report and detailing its own military actions.

This incident also serves as a stark reminder of the fragile nature of ceasefires in this conflict. The continued cross-border attacks by both Hezbollah and Israeli forces demonstrate the challenges in de-escalating tensions and the deep-seated animosity that persists. The international community's efforts to broker lasting peace must address these immediate threats to civilian life and ensure accountability for actions that endanger humanitarian workers.

violation of international laws

— Lebanese health ministry statementCondemning the Israeli strikes.
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