Red Cross Condemns Deadly Strikes on Medical Workers in Lebanon
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed deep concern following consecutive attacks on medical personnel in Lebanon. On April 13, 2026, a strike hit a Lebanese Red Cross center in Tyre, killing one person and damaging vehicles, according to Lebanon's state news agency, which attributed the attack to Israel. This incident occurred just one day after Hassan Badawi, a Red Cross volunteer, died from injuries sustained in an Israeli drone strike in Bint Jbeil. While Israel stated it targeted a Hezbollah operative and is reviewing the incident involving the volunteer, it did not immediately comment on the Tyre strike. Agnes Dhur, head of the ICRC delegation in Lebanon, emphasized that humanitarian workers must be protected to ensure civilians receive necessary aid. These events unfold amidst an escalating conflict that began in March 2026, triggered by Hezbollah's support for Iran. The ongoing violence has resulted in over 2,000 deaths, displaced more than one million people, and raised critical warnings about shortages of life-saving medical supplies in Lebanese hospitals.
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Red Cross Condemns Deadly Strikes on Medical Workers in Lebanon
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed deep concern following consecutive attacks on medical personnel in Lebanon. On April 13, 2026, a strike hit a Lebanese Red Cross center in Tyre, killing one person and damaging vehicles, according to Lebanon's state news agency, which attributed the attack to Israel. This incident occurred just one day after Hassan Badawi, a Red Cross volunteer, died from injuries sustained in an Israeli drone strike in Bint Jbeil. While Israel stated it targeted a Hezbollah operative and is reviewing the incident involving the volunteer, it did not immediately comment on the Tyre strike. Agnes Dhur, head of the ICRC delegation in Lebanon, emphasized that humanitarian workers must be protected to ensure civilians receive necessary aid. These events unfold amidst an escalating conflict that began in March 2026, triggered by Hezbollah's support for Iran. The ongoing violence has resulted in over 2,000 deaths, displaced more than one million people, and raised critical warnings about shortages of life-saving medical supplies in Lebanese hospitals.
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