Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon Kill 4, Injure 20

Beirut, Sept. 6 (Petra) — Israeli airstrikes on areas of southern
Lebanon Sunday morning killed four people and wounded 20 others,
according to an initial toll from Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

The ministry said in a statement that the strikes completely
destroyed Ghandour Hospital in Nabatieh al-Fawqa and caused damage to
the Finance Ministry building, calling the attack on the medical
facility “an additional grave violation of international humanitarian
law,” which mandates protection for health facilities.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the renewed Israeli attacks
on Nabatieh city and its towns, describing them as “a serious
escalation” that goes beyond repeated violations of the cessation of
hostilities agreement and the framework accord. He said the
escalation now extends to Lebanese state institutions and service
facilities that provide essential services to citizens, as well as
hospitals and health centers.

//Petra// NQ