Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian and military wings, killing 12 medical workers
Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian and military wings, killing 12 medical workers
A Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon was hit by an Israeli strike, killing 12 medical workers as the campaign widens and civilians bear the brunt of the conflict.
An Israeli strike hit a Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon, killing 12 medical workers and wounding others, as the military widens its campaign beyond fighters to civilian targets. The attack has heightened fears for aid workers operating in the region and underscored the human toll of the fighting in the area.
Lebanese authorities say the death toll from Israeli strikes has surpassed 1,000 people since March, illustrating the broad and ongoing humanitarian impact of the conflict. Residents describe a rapidly deteriorating situation, with hospitals overwhelmed and essential services strained as fear and displacement spread across communities in the south.
Medics and officials accuse the campaign of hitting medical facilities and using tactics described as 'double-tap' strikes—where initial blasts are followed by further attacks intended to maximize casualties. They say such actions aim to render southern Lebanon uninhabitable and to push civilians from their homes, complicating relief efforts and response coordination.
The violence has drawn international concern and a chorus of calls for restraint, with aid groups warning that civilians bear the heaviest burden even as combatants remain in the field. The situation remains volatile, and observers warn that next steps could involve further evacuations, renewed clashes, or new bombardments in the days ahead.
