Lebanon says Israeli strike on southern health center killed at least 12 medical workers
The Facts
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry said a strike hit a primary healthcare center in the southern town of Burj Qalawiya/Borj Qalaouiya, killing at least 12 medical personnel on duty.
- Lebanese authorities said the death toll reported at the health center was preliminary and that rescue operations were ongoing to search for missing people.
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said WHO verified that 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses were killed in the strike on the primary healthcare center.
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the Burj Qalawiya strike was the second attack against the health sector in a few hours, following a strike on Sawaneh/Al Sowana that killed two paramedics.
- Lebanese authorities said that since March 2, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 31 health professionals in Lebanon.
- Lebanese authorities said that since March 2, at least 51 health professionals have been wounded in Lebanon and that Israel has carried out at least 37 attacks against emergency medical workers.
Context
Where did the reported deadly strike on medical staff occur?
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the strike hit the primary healthcare center in the southern town of Burj Qalawiya (also spelled Borj Qalaouiya). Hindu,Times of Israel
What have Lebanese authorities and WHO said about the number of health workers killed?
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least 12 medical personnel were killed at the Burj Qalawiya health center, and WHO’s director-general said WHO verified 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses killed in that strike. Times of Israel,Reuters
What broader toll on health professionals has Lebanon reported since March 2?
Lebanese authorities said Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 31 health professionals and wounded 51 others since March 2, and they reported at least 37 attacks against emergency medical workers. NYT,Democratic Undergro…
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