Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Rescue Workers in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive targeted strikes in the southern village of Mayfadoun, near Nabatiyeh. The attacks occurred on Wednesday, shortly after historic talks between Israel and Lebanon took place in Washington. Paramedic groups reported that the first strike hit a team responding to civilian distress calls, while subsequent strikes targeted second and third teams attempting to aid their wounded colleagues. The Lebanese Health Ministry condemned the incidents as a blatant violation of international law, noting that ambulances are protected under global conventions. Since the conflict began on March 2, at least 91 Lebanese medical workers have been killed, with the overall war death toll reaching 2,167. While Israel has previously accused Hezbollah of using ambulances for militant activities without providing evidence, it stated it is currently investigating these specific strikes. Footage from the scene showed medics in marked vehicles being hit while treating casualties, highlighting the severe risks faced by first responders in the ongoing war.
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Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Rescue Workers in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive targeted strikes in the southern village of Mayfadoun, near Nabatiyeh. The attacks occurred on Wednesday, shortly after historic talks between Israel and Lebanon took place in Washington. Paramedic groups reported that the first strike hit a team responding to civilian distress calls, while subsequent strikes targeted second and third teams attempting to aid their wounded colleagues. The Lebanese Health Ministry condemned the incidents as a blatant violation of international law, noting that ambulances are protected under global conventions. Since the conflict began on March 2, at least 91 Lebanese medical workers have been killed, with the overall war death toll reaching 2,167. While Israel has previously accused Hezbollah of using ambulances for militant activities without providing evidence, it stated it is currently investigating these specific strikes. Footage from the scene showed medics in marked vehicles being hit while treating casualties, highlighting the severe risks faced by first responders in the ongoing war.
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