Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in South Lebanon, Including 2 Paramedics
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Updated · BBC.com · May 12
Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in South Lebanon, Including 2 Paramedics
11 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 12
At least 10 people were killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, including two Lebanese Civil Defense paramedics hit in Nabatieh while responding to an earlier attack.
Six of the dead were killed overnight when a house in Kfar Dounine was struck, while another attack in Tayr Debba killed a Syrian man and wounded his wife, according to Lebanese state media.
Lebanon's health ministry accused Israel of deliberately targeting medics and said 108 emergency and healthcare workers have been killed in the war, with more than 140 attacks recorded on ambulances and medical facilities.
Israel's military said it was reviewing the Nabatieh reports and separately said it struck a suspect after an attempted surface-to-air missile launch, as Hezbollah claimed drone attacks on Israeli troops and a soldier in northern Israel.
The strikes come despite an April ceasefire that has failed to halt fighting; Lebanese officials say at least 380 people have been killed since it took effect, ahead of new talks in Washington on Thursday.
With Hezbollah rejecting diplomacy, can the Washington summit achieve more than another failed ceasefire for Lebanon?
After losing its leaders, how did Hezbollah rebuild to challenge Israel's advanced military with low-cost drones?
Is Israel's strategy of demolishing villages creating a security buffer or planting the seeds for future conflict?
Lebanon’s Ongoing War: 4,000+ Killed, 17,000 Injured, and the Collapse of Southern Lebanon
Overview
Since October 2023, the conflict in Lebanon has escalated into a full-scale war, causing a severe humanitarian crisis by May 2026. Successive escalations have resulted in over 4,000 deaths and around 17,000 injuries. The ongoing violence has led to widespread destruction, with tens of thousands of buildings—including hospitals, schools, and religious sites—damaged or destroyed. This devastation has left many families unable to return home, while critical infrastructure across Lebanon has been severely impacted. The conflict’s immediate impact is seen in the high human toll and the extensive damage to civilian life and essential services.