Israel's Bombing Kills Over 50 Lebanese Medics; UN Demands Immediate Halt

Israel's bombing of Lebanon has killed more than 50 Lebanese healthcare workers.

“BEIRUT, Lebanon — Dozens of paramedics in bright red uniforms shuffle around a coffin”

Northern Public Radio

Youssef Assaf, a volunteer paramedic, was killed on a rescue mission in southern Lebanon.

Northern Public Radio

The UN reported at least 75 attacks targeting healthcare facilities, leaving 51 dead and 126 wounded.

Notifying Israel of ambulance locations is standard protocol, yet Red Cross received no response after Assaf was killed.

The Israeli military said they were unaware of Red Cross presence and did not intend to strike them.

UN officials issued a stark demand for an immediate halt to attacks on the health sector.

At least nine paramedics were killed in three separate attacks in southern Lebanon.

NPR

The Lebanese Health Minister said Israeli claims of using facilities for military purposes are false.

The UN demand came as Israel pressed the government to clear most of southern Lebanon.

Israel has defended its bombing as legally and morally justified.

“Lebanon - UN calls to stop attacks on healthcare following the killing and wounding of dozens of medical personnel”

UN News

Over 1,430 people in Lebanon have been killed by Israeli strikes.

More than 605,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon.

The UN's demand for a four-day humanitarian pause clashed with Israel's 48-hour evacuation demand.