Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry says
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of six medics within a 24-hour period, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes have been condemned as violations of international law, particularly as they targeted healthcare workers. The ongoing conflict has led to significant casualties, including over 3,100 deaths since early March.
- ▪Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
- ▪The health ministry reported that four medics were killed in Hanaway and two in Deir Qanoun En-Nahr.
- ▪International humanitarian law protects healthcare workers and civilian infrastructure, which have been damaged by the strikes.
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Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 22, 2026, 11:44 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 11:44 PMBEIRUT, May 22 - Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the span of 24 hours, Lebanon's health ministry said on Friday, condemning the attacks as violations of international law.According to Lebanon's health ministry, an Israeli strike overnight Thursday into Friday in the southern Lebanese town of Hanaway killed four paramedics from the Islamic Health Association.
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