By SCN NEWS
Lebanon’s Prime Minister **Nawaf Salam has accused **Israel of committing a “war crime” after an air strike in southern Lebanon killed five people, including three civil defence rescue workers.
According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, two consecutive Israeli strikes targeted a building in the town of **Majdal Zoun on Tuesday. The second strike hit as emergency teams responded to the initial attack, killing rescuers who were carrying out humanitarian duties.
Salam said the targeting of civil defence personnel represents a “flagrant violation of international humanitarian law” and pledged to raise the issue at international forums.
Lebanon’s Civil Defence confirmed that the three rescue workers were initially trapped under rubble following the second strike and later died from their injuries.
The Lebanese army also reported that two of its soldiers were wounded in the attack, which reportedly struck a military patrol escorting the rescue teams, along with civilian equipment at the site.
President **Joseph Aoun echoed the condemnation, stating that the incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on humanitarian workers. He said such actions violate international laws protecting civilians, paramedics, and relief personnel.
Despite a US-mediated ceasefire, Israeli air strikes have continued across southern and eastern Lebanon, contributing to rising casualties. In response, **Hezbollah has launched rockets and drones toward Israeli positions.
Human rights groups have also raised concerns. Researchers from **Human Rights Watch said the lack of international accountability has contributed to continued violence, calling on global powers to reconsider military support to Israel.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that at least eight people were killed in multiple attacks on Tuesday, while total casualties from Israeli strikes since early March have risen to more than 2,500 deaths, with thousands injured.
The incident adds further strain to an already fragile ceasefire and highlights growing concerns over civilian safety in the ongoing conflict.