BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
Paramedics in Nabatieh recount harrowing experiences
Hugo Bachega, the BBC’s Middle East correspondent, accompanies paramedics in Nabatieh, Lebanon, once a lively hub, now standing in quiet desolation. The city has seen significant damage, with one paramedic recalling the location of a colleague’s death from an Israeli strike while on a phone call to his wife.
Lebanon’s health ministry denied the claim, accusing Israel of targeting civilians and medical facilities.
Displacement and frontline dangers
Over 20% of the population has been displaced since fighting resumed in March, according to reports. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) allege that Hezbollah is using hospital compounds to send reinforcements, a claim paramedics dispute, citing no evidence to support it.
Meanwhile, in Beirut, the BBC speaks to families affected by the ongoing conflict. The region’s trade has suffered greatly, with the Royal Navy potentially playing a key role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil shipments.
Missile strikes and critical infrastructure
Footage from RT shows a correspondent diving as an Iranian missile hits Dimona in southern Israel. At least 10 people died and 27 were injured, per Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. Displaced Palestinians in the enclave scrambled to secure their tents against storm damage.
BBC Verify detailed how a video of an oil depot fire in Iran was authenticated. The footage highlights the disruption of maritime traffic in the Gulf, with attacks escalating since the US-Israeli offensive began on 27 February.
Warfronts and international responses
The conflict reignited after a Palestinian driver reportedly struck a teenage settler, prompting Israeli forces to target crossings over the Litani River. In Bint Jbeil, a site of intense fighting during the 2006 war, troops killed over 20 Hezbollah fighters during an airstrike.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper responded to President Trump’s critique of the UK’s approach, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions rocked the capital overnight as its busiest airport was hit by attacks, with a drone crash near the airport captured in verified footage.
Voices from the conflict zones
Residents in Dahieh, a Beirut suburb, have evacuated homes amid relentless air strikes. Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran describe their lives as marked by constant bomb threats and government pressure. The BBC’s Sebastian Usher and Steve Sweeney capture moments of danger and resilience across the region.
