Israeli Air Strikes Kill Paramedics in Lebanon

Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of multiple rescue workers, with 14 paramedics killed in an attack on an emergency response center in Baalbek, and additional casualties reported from strikes in southern Lebanon. The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, condemned these attacks, labeling them as grave violations of international humanitarian law and emphasizing the necessity to protect medical personnel in conflict zones. The ongoing military actions have led to significant civilian casualties and displacement, with nearly 3,400 deaths reported since last October due to Israeli operations targeting Hezbollah. The UN has expressed concern over the escalating violence and its impact on populated areas. Israeli military officials have justified their operations as necessary against Hezbollah, prompting evacuations in areas suspected of harboring militants. Amidst the turmoil, humanitarian conditions are deteriorating, raising alarms from various international bodies regarding the humanitarian crisis in the region.