Humanitarian auxiliary to Lebanon's medical services
Following failed peace talks in Islamabad, the US has begun a naval blockade targeting all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, effective Monday. Iran has condemned the move as piracy and threatened forceful retaliation. The blockade aims to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt its nuclear program, while global oil prices have surged amid rising tensions.
Lebanese paramedics have been killed and wounded in Israeli strikes targeting rescue teams in southern Lebanon. The attacks involve multiple strikes on emergency responders, with Lebanon condemning these as deliberate violations of international law. The conflict has escalated, with over 90 healthcare workers killed since March 2.
Amal Khalil, a reporter for Al-Akhbar, has been killed after an Israeli strike hit a house in al-Tiri while she and Zeinab Faraj sought shelter. Rescue efforts were hindered by further fire, and Lebanon's health ministry says two others died in the initial strike. The incident occurs amid a 10-day ceasefire and renewed clashes with Hezbollah.
Two Lebanese journalists have been killed and another seriously wounded after Israeli strikes hit vehicles in al-Tiri, Lebanon, amid a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. A third strike damaged a shelter where they had taken cover; rescue efforts were interrupted by fire from Israeli forces. The Lebanese health ministry confirms fatalities and ongoing evacuations are under way.