Israeli attacks against medical personnel and facilities in Lebanon: A violation of International Humanitarian Law.
Torture · 2025-10-15 · Observational study
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This article examines the violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) concerning Israeli attacks on medical personnel and facilities in Lebanon between September 23rd and October 23rd, 2024. METHODS: Based on data from the Lebanese Center for Human Rights (CLDH), the study highlights attacks on medical units, personnel, and humanitarian organisations. RESULTS: The study documents more than 250 attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical personnel, paramedics and patients. DISCUSSION: The results are compared with available data from the World Health Organisation, the Ministry of Public Health and INGOs. CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate severe and repeated breaches of IHL, particularly under the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols. This study emphasises the urgent need for accountability and the enforcement of international legal frameworks to safeguard medical neutrality in conflict zones.
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Terror attacks & active shooter events · Military & tactical · Paramedics & EMTs · Ethics
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