Israeli strikes kill paramedics in southern Lebanon
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
Israeli strikes kill paramedics in southern Lebanon
11 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
Lebanese authorities said two paramedics were killed and five wounded on Sunday as fighting intensified before new Israel-Lebanon talks and next Sunday's ceasefire expiry.
Hezbollah said it struck Israeli positions dozens of times on Friday and Saturday, while Israel said it hit dozens of Hezbollah sites and intercepted rockets and aerial targets.
The Israeli military said three soldiers were wounded, one seriously, in northern Israel by two Hezbollah drone strikes, as Israel maintains a security zone in southern Lebanon.
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Over 2,500 Killed, 400+ Healthcare Workers Lost: Escalating Attacks on Medical Services and Humanitarian Law in Southern Lebanon (2024–2026)
Overview
First responders in Lebanon are facing increasingly dangerous conditions as attacks on emergency services, medical facilities, and personnel escalate. These incidents draw stark parallels to the systematic destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system, which a UN commission described as a 'concerted policy to destroy' and accused Israel of committing war crimes. While Lebanon has not yet reached Gaza’s level of devastation, there are growing fears that the current trend could lead to similar outcomes. The targeting of medical centers, such as the March 2026 attack resulting in the deaths of healthcare workers, highlights the severe risks and urgent need for protection.