Medics Among 51 Killed in Israeli Attacks on Lebanon in Past 24 Hours
Lebanon's Ministry of Health said at least 51 people were killed by Israeli strikes on the south and east of the country in the past 24 hours, including medical workers. The toll points to a fresh escalation in the conflict.
According to Al Jazeera, citing the official ministry, the Israeli military carried out air strikes on several villages in southern Lebanon and on targets in the Bekaa Valley. Officials said those killed include ambulance staff and emergency-room medical workers at a hospital.
The Lebanese Red Cross and Health Ministry reported that the number of wounded had climbed into the hundreds and that evacuation efforts were still under way in some areas. The United Nations said it was deeply concerned by reports that medical personnel had been targeted.
The Israeli military said in a statement that the strikes were directed at what it called 'armed infrastructure.' The Lebanese government has called for an investigation under international humanitarian law, while the United States and European countries have issued statements urging restraint.
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