The NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) ha suspended his job this Monday in several areas of Lebanon due to the bombings perpetrated by Israel against the entire countryrising tension in the Middle East.
“Healthcare facilities in Lebanon have been forced to close their doors as Israeli bombing intensifies. Our teams are working to provide assistance but have had to suspend activities in some areas,” the organization said in a message released through the social network X.
However, he has emphasized the importance of “civilians and medical personnel be protected”words that come after the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated on Friday that 18 attacks against health facilities have been recorded in Lebanon Since mid-September, at least 72 health workers have died and another 40 have been injured.
An estimated 96 hospitals and primary care centers in southern Lebanon have had to close their doors due to increased attacks. Five hospitals are completely closed due to the damage caused, while another four have had to be partially evacuated.
The decision has taken place in the midst of clashes that have been going on for more than a year between Israel and the Lebanese militia party. Hezbollahwhich have increased in recent weeks, especially after the start of the Israeli invasion of Lebanese territory in early October.
Israel describes its invasion as a “selective and limited” operation against “terrorist targets and infrastructure” Hezbollah. The offensive was launched after weeks of intensified attacks and has been parallel to an increase in bombings against the capital, Beirut, and other areas of the country.
