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Health Minister Condemns Attack on Civil Defense Medics in Majdal Zoun

Majdal zoun: Public Health Minister, Rakan Nassereddine, on Wednesday strongly condemned what he described as a "heinous crime" following the direct targeting of Lebanese Civil Defense medics during a rescue mission in Majdal Zoun.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the Minister said the incident reflects a broader pattern of attacks on Lebanon's resilience, noting that the number of health sector fatalities has risen to 103 since March 2, and described it as a violation of international conventions, including the Geneva Conventions protecting medical personnel.

Nassereddine called on international organizations to break their silence and stressed that Lebanon is documenting violations to build a case for international accountability.