"An Israeli strike on a health centre in southern Lebanon has killed 12 medical workers, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said, as its devastating assault continued amid a wider regional war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran 15 days ago. The attack late on Friday occurred in the village of Burj Qalaouiyah in the Bint Jbeil District, and killed doctors, paramedics and nurses who were on duty."
"The carnage echoed Israel's constant targeting of medics and hospitals that decimated Gaza's healthcare system during its genocidal war on the Palestinian enclave and which contravenes international humanitarian law. Israeli strikes have so far killed 18 paramedics among 773 people reported killed in Lebanon since fighting between Hezbollah and Israel reignited March 2."
"Lebanon's Ministry of Health said it was the second attack on the health sector within hours, after another Israeli strike on the southern village of Souaneh killed two paramedics and wounded five others when it hit a paramedic centre. The ministry condemned the attack and denounced what it called as continued violence against health workers."
An Israeli airstrike on a health centre in Burj Qalaouiyah, southern Lebanon, killed 12 medical workers including doctors, paramedics, and nurses on duty. This attack represents the second strike on Lebanon's health sector within hours, following another strike that killed two paramedics. The incident reflects Israel's documented pattern of targeting medical facilities and personnel, similar to its operations in Gaza. Since fighting between Hezbollah and Israel resumed on March 2, at least 18 paramedics have been killed among 773 total deaths in Lebanon. These attacks contravene international humanitarian law protecting healthcare workers and facilities during armed conflict.
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