BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
Lebanon’s cities in turmoil as conflict escalates
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega accompanies paramedics in Nabatieh, Lebanon, a city that was once bustling but now lies in ruins. Since hostilities resumed in March, over 20% of the population has been forced to flee their homes. At a damaged ambulance station, a paramedic recounts the location where a colleague fell victim to an Israeli strike while speaking to his wife on the phone.
Israeli claims vs. paramedic evidence
Israel asserts that some ambulances and healthcare sites in Lebanon are used by Hezbollah, yet paramedics have not found proof to support this. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported killing more than 20 Hezbollah fighters in a hospital compound in Bint Jbeil on Sunday, a site of intense clashes during the 2006 war.
Lebanon’s health ministry challenges Israeli allegations
Lebanon’s health ministry denied the claim, accusing Israel of targeting civilians and medical facilities.
The ministry’s stance highlights the growing tension as the conflict disrupts daily life. In Beirut, BBC’s Hugo Bachega interviews families affected by the crisis, with over a million people displaced nationwide.
Iranian missile strikes and their aftermath
BBC’s Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona, southern Israel, which was struck by an Iranian missile. In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen ducking as a missile impacts. The National News Agency of Lebanon confirmed at least 10 fatalities and 27 injuries in the attack.
Life under constant threat in Iran
Residents in north-west Iran describe the challenges of daily existence, marked by the looming threat of bombs and regime crackdowns. BBC Verify’s Ben Chu examines the potential role of the Royal Navy in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. The strait’s traffic has been severely affected since the US-Israeli military operation began on 27 February.
Verification of war footage and its impact
BBC Verify details how a video of an oil depot fire in Iran was authenticated. The footage captures ships navigating the strait, underscoring its strategic importance. In Beirut’s Dahieh suburb, some residents have evacuated their homes due to ongoing Israeli air strikes, adding to the region’s displacement crisis.
