At least 12 medical workers were killed in an Israeli strike on a healthcare facility in southern Lebanon on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Lebanese health authorities said, in one of the deadliest attacks on medical personnel since the latest escalation of the Middle East conflict. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that the strike hit a clinic and medical center in Burj Qalaouiyah in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, killing doctors, nurses, and paramedics who were on duty. The ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law. The strike occur

At least 12 medical workers were killed in an Israeli strike on a healthcare facility in southern Lebanon on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Lebanese health authorities said, in one of the deadliest attacks on medical personnel since the latest escalation of the Middle East conflict.

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that the strike hit a clinic and medical center in Burj Qalaouiyah in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, killing doctors, nurses, and paramedics who were on duty. The ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law.

The strike occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, part of a broader conflict that has intensified following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military regarding this specific strike. Israeli military statements cited by Lebanese media have warned that ambulances and medical facilities may be targeted if used by Hezbollah, though these claims have not been independently verified.

The deaths drew condemnation from Lebanese officials and humanitarian groups, emphasizing that medical workers and health facilities are protected under international law. Regional health authorities and monitors have reported that repeated attacks on health infrastructure have severely strained Lebanon’s healthcare system.

The strike adds to a mounting humanitarian toll in Lebanon, where sustained Israeli operations have caused widespread displacement and damage to civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO), have previously warned that Lebanon’s health system is under extreme pressure, with many facilities overwhelmed or forced to close due to conflict-related damage.

Lebanese authorities described the strike as disproportionate and indiscriminate targeting, highlighting concerns over the protection of civilians and medical personnel amid the escalating conflict.

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