"Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's former minister of public health, states, 'It's very clear that there is targeting of healthcare personnel, first responders and healthcare facilities.' This highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the safety of medical workers in conflict zones."
"Alexy Nehme, director of emergency medical services for the Red Cross, expressed his frustration after Assaf's death, stating, 'I sent a message back through that same mechanism to Israel, as a complaint and a question. Why? Why us?' This reflects the desperation for accountability in the face of violence."
Youssef Assaf, a volunteer paramedic with the Lebanese Red Cross, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on March 9 while on a rescue mission. His funeral was attended by hundreds of first responders. Lebanon's government reports that at least 54 health workers are among over 1,400 people killed during the current invasion. Human rights groups allege that first responders are being targeted, a claim Israel denies. The Red Cross follows protocols to notify Israel of ambulance locations, but after Assaf's death, they received no response to their inquiries.
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