Beirut: Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported on Saturday that two paramedics have been killed, four injured, and two are missing following recent Israeli attacks on villages in Southern Lebanon. The incidents underscore the ongoing tensions and the impact on humanitarian workers in the region.
According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry detailed that one paramedic lost his life during Israeli shelling at dawn while attempting to evacuate a wounded individual in Burj Rahal. Additionally, an Israeli air strike targeted a group of paramedics in Kfar Tibnit, resulting in the death of one paramedic, injuries to four others, and leaving two personnel unaccounted for.
In response to these events, the Lebanese Health Ministry issued a statement condemning the repeated targeting of paramedics who are performing their duties. The ministry called for international intervention to halt these attacks and to ensure adherence to international humanitarian law, emphasizing the need for protection for those providing medica
l aid in conflict zones.