116 Healthcare Workers Killed, 263 Injured in Israeli Attacks in Lebanon, Says Health Ministry
Quick Look
- Lebanon's Health Ministry reported that 116 healthcare workers, including 111 ambulance staff, were killed and 263 injured in Israeli attacks from March 2 to May 21.
- The ministry also stated that 147 ambulance teams and facilities were targeted, with 139 ambulances damaged and 16 hospitals hit, three of which ceased operations.
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Why It Matters
The report from Lebanon's Health Ministry details the impact of Israeli attacks on the country's healthcare system between March 2 and May 21. It specifies the number of fatalities and injuries among healthcare workers, as well as damage to medical facilities and vehicles.
По данным минздрава Ливана, с 2 марта по 21 мая в результате израильских атак погибли 116 сотрудников системы здравоохранения, еще 263 получили ранения, при этом среди погибших 111 сотрудников скорой помощи и пять работников медицинского и диагностического персонала. Ведомство также сообщало об атаках на 147 объектов и групп скорой помощи, повреждении 139 машин скорой помощи и поражении 31 пункта скорой помощи; кроме того, 16 больниц получили повреждения, три из них прекратили работу.
Open Questions
- What specific Israeli actions led to these attacks?
- What is the current operational status of the three hospitals that ceased work?
- What is the international response to these reported attacks?
- Are there ongoing efforts to provide aid or support to the affected healthcare workers and facilities?
