Israel Intensifies Attacks in Southern Lebanon, Kills Journalists and Medics
Key Takeaways
- Israeli strike hit a clearly marked press car in southern Lebanon.
- Casualty figures disputed: three journalists killed per some outlets, two reported elsewhere.
- Ambulance strike killed a medic; medics were killed per other reports.
Journalists Killed
Three journalists were killed in southern Lebanon when an Israeli strike hit their clearly marked press vehicle.
“Three journalists and nine paramedics were killed in southern Lebanon on Saturday as the US-Israel war on Iran intensified”
The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, claiming Shuaib was embedded with Hezbollah intelligence.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a blatant crime.
Medics Targeted
The Israeli military escalated attacks on medical personnel.
An Israeli drone hit an ambulance in Bint Jbeil, killing a paramedic and a wounded civilian.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the repeated targeting of healthcare workers.
Continuous Bombing
The attacks came amid continued Israeli air raids and artillery shelling across multiple southern towns.
“The Israeli enemy has intensified its attacks across southern Lebanon, with a troubling escalation in the targeting of medical and emergency personnel”
Warplanes struck Shaqra, Tayri, and Jouya.
At least nine paramedics were killed in five attacks.
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