According to Lebanese health authorities, simultaneous Israeli strikes killed 303 people and injured 1,150 on Wednesday. Doctors Without Borders confirmed a mass influx of injured patients, including children, at Rafik Hariri Public Hospital in Beirut.
Israel's latest invasion of Lebanon has forced more than 1.2 million people, including 350,000 children, to flee their homes, creating one of the world's fastest-growing and most severe displacement crises.
Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's former minister of public health, states, 'It's very clear that there is targeting of healthcare personnel, first responders and healthcare facilities.' This highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the safety of medical workers in conflict zones.
The designation prohibits the sites from being targeted or used for military purposes, with violations potentially constituting serious breaches of the 1954 Hague Convention and grounds for criminal responsibility.
Joseph Elias Issa expresses deep concern about his future, stating, 'I might never return to my land.' He reflects on his family's long history in Kfar Houneh, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the current conflict.
In a remarkably frank statement, Israeli forces openly admitted to using a faked picture of a journalist they killed in Lebanon as supposed evidence that he was affiliated with armed groups.