Israeli rockets kill 12 healthcare workers in southern Lebanon

"A primary healthcare facility in the town of Burj Qalaouiyah was struck by Israeli rockets late on Friday, setting it ablaze and causing the structure to collapse on top of the staff inside. The strike killed doctors, paramedics and nurses on duty, according to the Lebanese ministry of health, which said it violated all international humanitarian laws in a statement."

"Israel has carried out at least 37 attacks against healthcare workers and facilities in Lebanon, including against the state civil defence and Lebanese Red Cross, since the current hostilities began, Lebanese authorities said."

"Human rights groups have said that any attacks against medical workers is a war crime, regardless of their political affiliation."

"On Saturday morning, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee accused Hezbollah of using ambulances and medical facilities for military purposes, and that Israeli forces would act in accordance with international law if Hezbollah did not stop. The spokesperson gave no credible evidence for his claim."

An Israeli airstrike on a primary healthcare facility in Burj Qalaouiyah, south Lebanon, killed 12 medical workers including doctors, paramedics, and nurses on Friday night. This brings the total of healthcare staff killed by Israeli strikes to 31 over 12 days. Israel has conducted at least 37 attacks against healthcare workers and facilities in Lebanon since the conflict began on March 2. The Lebanese ministry of health stated the strike violated international humanitarian law. Human rights groups classify attacks on medical workers as war crimes. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee claimed Hezbollah uses ambulances and medical facilities for military purposes, providing no evidence. The Lebanese ministry of health denied these allegations. The conflict has killed at least 826 people and displaced approximately 1 million in Lebanon.

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