Doctors warn that Israel is targeting Lebanon's health care system, as it did Gaza's

April 7, 2026 - 04:57

Since the war between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah reignited, hostilities have pushed deeper into southern Lebanon. Medical professionals and international observers are now issuing grave warnings, stating that Israel appears to be systematically targeting Lebanon's healthcare infrastructure, echoing tactics witnessed in Gaza.

Reports from the ground detail strikes on ambulances, primary care centers, and hospitals in border regions. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of medical personnel, the destruction of critical facilities, and the severing of vital health services for vulnerable civilian populations. The Lebanese Health Ministry has condemned the actions, stating they represent a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Doctors and aid groups assert the pattern is deliberate, aiming to cripple the local capacity to treat the wounded and creating an environment of medical terror. The destruction forces the closure of remaining facilities and overwhelms hospitals farther north, which are struggling with shortages of supplies and staff. The ongoing assault on healthcare, experts warn, guarantees a steep rise in civilian casualties from both direct attacks and the collapse of essential medical care, creating a humanitarian disaster with long-term consequences for public health in Lebanon.