In just over a year of clashes between Lebanese Hezbollah and the Israeli army, Lebanese medical personnel have paid a heavy price. The Lebanese Minister of Health announced this Friday, October 25 that his services recorded 163 rescue workers and caregivers killed in Israeli strikes and 55 hospitals were affected. Firass Abiad denounces “ war crimes » from Israel.
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Of the 55 hospitals affected, 36 were “ directly targeted », Estimates the Lebanese Minister of Health and eight of them were forced to close.
It’s not about ” isolated incidents », Estimates Firass Abiad.
“ The deliberate targeting of health workers, paramedics and health facilities violates the principle of proportionality and distinction, which is the cornerstone of international humanitarian law. », Recalls the Minister of Health.
“ We call on the international community to assume its responsibilities »
And the Lebanese minister calls for pressure on Israel.
“ We call on the international community to assume its responsibilities in implementing international humanitarian law, to hold those responsible for violations accountable and to ensure that such atrocities are not repeated. », says Firass Abiad. “ We do not only seek to document the past, we ask for solidarity by deciding on practical measures. »
An organization affiliated with Hezbollahthe Islamic Health Committee, has been particularly targeted by Israel. The country accuses him of transporting fighters and weapons in his ambulances. Accusations rejected by the Lebanese Shiite group.
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