Airstrike on Burj Qalaouiyah Health Center Kills 12 Medical Workers

On 13/03/2026, an Israeli airstrike hit a primary healthcare center in the town of Burj Qalaouiyah in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil District, killing at least 12 medical workers. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said those killed included doctors, paramedics, and nurses who were on duty at the time of the strike. The facility served as the town’s main health center and provided emergency treatment for residents and displaced civilians during the ongoing hostilities along the Israel Lebanon border. The strike occurred late Friday night and caused severe damage to the building, according to Lebanese officials and local rescue teams. Emergency responders recovered casualties from inside the facility after the blast, while nearby structures sustained additional damage. Health authorities reported that the attack formed part of a series of strikes affecting medical services in southern Lebanon, further reducing healthcare capacity in frontline communities. On 13/03/2026, an Israeli airstrike hit a primary healthcare center in the town of Burj Qalaouiyah in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil District, killing at least 12 medical workers. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said those killed included doctors, paramedics, and nurses who were on duty at the time of the strike. The facility served as the town’s main health center and provided emergency treatment for residents and displaced civilians during the ongoing hostilities along the Israel Lebanon border. The strike occurred late Friday night and caused severe damage to the building, according to Lebanese officials and local rescue teams. Emergency responders recovered casualties from inside the facility after the blast, while nearby structures sustained additional damage. Health authorities reported that the attack formed part of a series of strikes affecting medical services in southern Lebanon, further reducing healthcare capacity in frontline communities.