Key facts
- An Israeli air strike on a medical facility in Selaa, southern Lebanon, wounded two paramedics.
- The strike targeted a Civil Defence–Islamic Health Authority facility.
- A separate strike in Burj Qalaouiyah killed 12 medical workers, confirmed by the WHO.
- A total of 14 health workers were killed in southern Lebanon in 24 hours.
- Doctors Without Borders described the attacks on first responders as an "alarming pattern."
Two paramedics were injured on Friday in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Selaa, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The agency reported that the strike targeted a Civil Defence–Islamic Health Authority facility in the town, wounding two emergency workers. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, and the extent of the damage to the facility was not immediately clear.
Separately, an Israeli strike on a health center in Burj Qalaouiyah killed 12 medical workers, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health stated. The World Health Organization confirmed the toll, adding that a total of 14 health workers were killed in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that at least 26 paramedics have been killed and 51 injured in ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2, with the army repeatedly targeting ambulance crews.
Another Israeli strike on the southern village of Souaneh killed two paramedics and wounded five. Additionally, at least four people were killed in an Israeli air raid on Taamir Haret Saida. The Israel Defense Forces stated they struck a "terrorist" in the area of Mayfadoun and were aware of reports that "uninvolved individuals" were injured.
Doctors Without Borders described a Tuesday drone strike that killed two paramedics and injured another in southern Lebanon as part of an "alarming pattern" of Israeli attacks targeting first responders. The paramedics were part of the Lebanese Civil Defence rescue team. Mourners attended a funeral for the two paramedics, Hussein Jaber and Ahmad Noura, in Sidon.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing suicide drones and rockets against Israeli troops in northern Israel and southern Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated his group is ready for a "long confrontation" with Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron offered to mediate a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, calling on both sides to stop their actions and seize the opportunity for discussions.