'They are striking everywhere' - Paramedics in Lebanon speak to BBC after Israeli strikes

Paramedics in southern Lebanon describe a relentless barrage of Israeli strikes on civilian areas, turning once-vibrant cities into ghost towns. | Contesto: cronaca

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In the abandoned streets of Nabatieh, a city in southern Lebanon, paramedics are navigating a relentless and deadly new reality. Speaking to the BBC, these first responders described a constant wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting the area. "They are striking everywhere," one paramedic said, capturing the pervasive fear as the team works under the threat of further bombardment. The once-vibrant urban center is now largely deserted, its residents having fled the escalating violence. The paramedics, who joined BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega on duty, operate in an environment where the distinction between front line and civilian space has blurred entirely. Their accounts paint a picture of strikes hitting residential neighborhoods and public infrastructure, compelling a mass exodus. Nabatieh, known for its bustling markets and cultural life, now stands as a stark symbol of the conflict's human cost, its silence broken only by the sound of incoming munitions and emergency sirens. This testimony from the ground challenges narratives focused solely on cross-border military exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. The paramedics' perspective highlights the direct impact on civilian life and emergency services, who are becoming targets or casualties themselves. Their work, traditionally seen as neutral humanitarian aid, is now fraught with extreme peril, complicating rescue efforts and leaving the remaining population with dwindling access to critical care. The situation in Nabatieh is not isolated but indicative of a broader pattern across southern Lebanon. Other towns and villages along the border have suffered a similar fate, with reports of widespread damage to homes, businesses, and agricultural land. The systematic targeting of these areas suggests a strategic shift that is reshaping the human geography of the region, creating a contiguous zone of displacement and devastation. International humanitarian law strictly prohibits attacks directed at civilians or civilian objects, and requires all parties to distinguish between military and civilian targets. The paramedics' reports of strikes "everywhere" will inevitably raise serious...

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