Lebanese Medics Killed in Israeli Strikes Amid Accusations of Targeting
In Lebanon, over 50 medics have reportedly been killed by Israeli airstrikes during the ongoing conflict, raising allegations of targeted attacks against healthcare workers. The Lebanese government and human rights organizations claim that these incidents are part of a pattern of targeting first responders, a charge that Israel denies. The Israeli military states that any casualties among medics were unintentional, asserting that they were unaware of the presence of Red Cross personnel during the strikes. The Lebanese Red Cross has been following protocols to notify Israel of their coordinates through United Nations peacekeepers, yet incidents like the death of volunteer paramedic Youssef Assaf continue to occur. Human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have criticized these actions, labeling them as potential war crimes and calling for accountability. 
