TEHRAN, Oct 24 — The head of Lebanon’s Doctors Syndicate has declared that five hospitals have been completely knocked out of service as a result of the Israeli regime’s attacks on the Arab country, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Youssef Bakhash made the remarks in an interview with the Al Jazeera TV network on Wednesday, adding that 22 more hospitals have been damaged in the Israeli assaults on Lebanon.
He also noted that the Israeli regime is targeting everyone indiscriminately, with the healthcare sector being directly impacted by the regime’s attacks. Several medical staff members have been martyred, and hundreds more injured.
Bakhash emphasised that the Tel Aviv regime is deliberately targeting infrastructure and medical personnel with the aim of paralysing the health sector, adding that Lebanon’s healthcare system is currently in a dire situation. He called on the occupying regime to adhere to international treaties and the Geneva Conventions.
The Israeli military launched extensive attacks on various areas of southern Lebanon on September 23, and these devastating assaults are still underway.
As of Tuesday, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that the Israeli attacks have left 2,546 martyrs, and 11,862 injured so far.
— Bernama-IRNA
