Israel Strikes Kill 12 Medical Workers in Southern Lebanon Healthcare Center
An Israeli strike on a healthcare center in southern Lebanon killed 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses on March 13. Lebanese health officials say Israel is deliberately targeting medical facilities and workers across the region.
An Israeli airstrike on a primary healthcare center in Borj Qalaouiya, southern Lebanon, killed 12 medical workers on March 13, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The victims included doctors, paramedics and nurses.
Lebanese healthcare workers and officials say Israeli forces are systematically targeting medical facilities and staff. They report the use of "double-tap strikes" - hitting the same location twice to target rescue workers who arrive to help.
The attacks have crippled healthcare in the region. Four hospitals and 51 primary healthcare centers are now closed, with other facilities running at reduced capacity. Several remaining medical centers can only provide limited services.
Health officials describe the targeting as part of a deliberate campaign to force people to leave southern Lebanon. The destruction of medical infrastructure has contributed to mass displacement as families flee areas where they can't access healthcare.
When hospitals and clinics are destroyed, people can't get basic medical care during emergencies. This forces families to flee their homes and creates a health crisis that affects entire communities for months or years.
Watch for updates on hospital closures and whether international organizations intervene to protect medical facilities.
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