"They say we transport missiles, but in reality, we transport the wounded and basic supplies, Ali says in front of his ambulance. This volunteer paramedic, who asks to be identified by a pseudonym for fear of reprisals, is a farmer in his sixties, wears glasses, and has a white beard."
"The calm tone he uses as he hands out cigarettes to those who approach him in a town in southern Lebanon contrasts sharply with the state of his ambulance. It has hardly any windows left, after an Israeli airstrike at the beginning of the recent escalation in the war against Hezbollah killed three people inside."
"Health Minister Rakan Nasseredine and the IHA have denied that the ambulances carry ammunition. Many of the more than 130 Israeli attacks Beirut has recorded against healthcare facilities and workers since March 2, when Hezbollah fired on Israel for the first time since 2024, have targeted this group."
Ali, a volunteer paramedic in southern Lebanon, emphasizes that he transports the wounded and basic supplies, not missiles. His damaged ambulance, struck by an Israeli airstrike, reflects the dangers faced by healthcare workers in the region. Despite the risks, Ali remains committed to his work and refuses to leave his country. He collaborates with the Islamic Health Association, which has been accused by Israel of supporting Hezbollah. The ongoing conflict has led to numerous attacks on healthcare facilities, raising concerns about the safety of medical personnel.
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