Escalating Israeli Airstrikes Claim Lives and Target Health Workers in Lebanon
Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of multiple Lebanese soldiers and health workers, with reports indicating that at least 28 health care workers were killed in a single day. The attacks have raised significant concerns over the targeting of civilians and first responders, with the UN condemning the shooting at its peacekeepers in the region. Over 100 medics and emergency workers have reportedly been killed since the conflict escalated. Lebanese officials confirmed that an Israeli strike killed 10 firefighters, and several hospitals are now forced to close due to continuous bombings. The situation has led to mass displacements, with over 1 million people affected, and has prompted the United States to urge Israel to cease its attacks on humanitarian personnel.
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