Israeli Strike on Southern Lebanon Health Center Kills 12 Medical Workers

Summary

An Israeli strike on a health center in southern Lebanon killed 12 medical workers, including doctors and nurses, drawing condemnation from the World Health Organization.

Key Points
  • Twelve health workers were killed in an Israeli attack on a health center in southern Lebanon.
  • The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported the deceased include doctors and nurses.
  • The attack targeted a health center in the Bourj Qalawiye area of southern Lebanon.
  • The WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus strongly condemned the incident and emphasized the need for health workers' safety.
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