Lebanon’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse due to the ongoing Israeli aggression, which has resulted in significant damage to hospitals, medical facilities, and healthcare staff. Experts warn that the attacks have also triggered a large-scale displacement of people, leaving the already fragile healthcare system in shambles.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, in the past month, 53 healthcare workers have been killed, 87 ambulances and medical facilities have been destroyed, and five hospitals have been forced to shut down. Luna Hamad, a representative of the aid organization Doctors Without Borders, stated that the attacks and forced displacement have severely limited access to healthcare for patients.
A video shared on social media shows Israeli aircraft and rescue teams evacuating wounded personnel via helicopter. Following a Hezbollah attack on March 2, 2026, Israel escalated its military operations in Lebanon, leading to the displacement of nearly 1.2 million people, with areas with high support for Hezbollah, such as southern Lebanon and Beirut, being disproportionately affected.
Dr. Abdul Nasir Abubakar, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) representative in Lebanon, noted that multiple medical facilities have been directly targeted by attacks, while healthcare staff have been forced to evacuate, further weakening the healthcare system’s capacity. The Jibla University Hospital in the city of Tyre was hit by Israeli airstrikes five times in one month, forcing several hospitals to evacuate patients.
Lebanon’s healthcare sector has been struggling since the 2019 economic crisis and previous conflicts, and the current conflict has further exacerbated issues with medication and medical supplies. The influx of displaced people has overwhelmed emergency wards, with many patients with serious conditions, such as cancer and dialysis, being transferred to northern regions.
Israel claims to have killed 15 Hezbollah members in a recent attack, while the WHO reports that on March 28, 2026, nine paramedics were killed and seven were injured in the same attack. Human Rights Watch has stated that the trend of targeting healthcare workers continues, with over 107 aid workers being killed since 2023.
Dr. Remzi Kays, a researcher at Human Rights Watch, stated that attacks on medical facilities and staff are a violation of international humanitarian law and could be considered war crimes. Iran has responded to US President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, labeling it as an insult to Iranians.
Trump has claimed that the US is considering a plan to occupy Iran’s oil, warning that the US will target Iran’s infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Kuwait’s government has confirmed that Israeli drones attacked oil facilities, power plants, and water desalination plants in the country.
The global aviation industry is under pressure due to the conflict in the Gulf, with airlines increasing prices worldwide. Iran has denied claims that a woman arrested in the US is the niece of Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian commander killed in a US drone strike.
In a separate incident, a suspected helicopter crash has been reported in the region, with a video released by Russian TV showing the wreckage. Trump has stated that the US is considering plans to seize Iran’s oil, warning that the US will target Iran’s infrastructure.
Pakistan-based social media accounts have levelled baseless allegations against Pakistani state institutions, while Iranian TV has reported that an operation to recover a US serviceman has been unsuccessful. A leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Pakistan has announced that the party will cooperate with the country’s judiciary.
The conflict has also had an impact on the global aviation industry, with airlines increasing prices worldwide.
