Israel's military strategy appears to be aimed at undermining civilian infrastructure to force political negotiations, as indicated by the Lebanese Minister's statements.
The targeting of medical facilities raises serious humanitarian concerns and highlights the challenges faced by healthcare workers in conflict zones.
The ongoing conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, with a high number of casualties and widespread displacement, underscoring the urgent need for international intervention.
If the current trend of military aggression continues, Lebanon may face a worsening humanitarian crisis, potentially leading to increased international pressure for a ceasefire.
The situation could escalate further if diplomatic efforts fail, resulting in more casualties and displacement among the Lebanese population.
Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad has accused Israel of deliberately creating a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon to extract political concessions, particularly through targeted attacks on medical facilities and personnel. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Abiad reported that Israeli aggression has rendered eight hospitals inoperable and resulted in the deaths of 172 medical staff members.
He highlighted that Israeli airstrikes have specifically targeted ambulances and civil defense vehicles in Tyre, southern Lebanon, raising concerns about the safety of civilians and medical responders under the observation of UN forces.
The minister expressed disappointment over the international community's inaction while acknowledging the support Lebanon has received from Arab nations. He reiterated Lebanon's commitment to UN Resolution 1701, which calls for an end to hostilities and the withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from certain areas, but stressed that responsibility lies with the opposing side.
Since September 23, Israel's military operations have intensified across Lebanon, leading to significant casualties, including 2,867 deaths and 13,047 injuries, along with approximately 1.4 million people displaced.
