Credited from: ALJAZEERA
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including several healthcare workers, amid ongoing hostilities that challenge the viability of a United States-mediated ceasefire. The attacks struck the Tyre district on Friday, with health officials confirming that six paramedics and a Syrian child were among the casualties in recent strikes. This marks the continuing trend of violence since the ceasefire took effect in mid-April, where more than 400 people have been reported killed since that time, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.
On the night of the latest strikes, four paramedics from Hezbollah's Islamic Health Association were killed in Hanouiyeh while two paramedics from the Al-Rissala Scouts Association perished in Deir Qanoun En-Nahr, bringing the total number of healthcare workers killed in the conflict to 123. The Lebanese health ministry condemned these strikes as flagrant violations of international law protecting medical personnel and facilities, highlighting that healthcare infrastructure has suffered significantly, with 169 confirmed attacks on healthcare workers reported since the onset of the current escalation in March, according to Reuters, Los Angeles Times, and Al Jazeera.
Despite the recent ceasefire extension, the violence has not abated. Lebanese military statements emphasize officer loyalty and professionalism amidst U.S.-imposed sanctions on individuals linked to Hezbollah, aiming to curb the group's influence in Lebanese affairs. This ongoing conflict began anew on March 2 and has claimed substantial civilian and paramedic lives, including over 3,100 fatalities since hostilities resumed, underscoring the severe humanitarian impact of the conflict, as indicated by Reuters and Los Angeles Times.