Some human rights groups think Israel is targeting medics in Lebanon

WBUR

Published April 8, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT

Israeli attacks have killed at least 54 Lebanese medics since the start of the war, according to the Lebanon government. Some human rights groups say the first responders are being targeted.

NPR’s Lauren Frayer reports from Beirut.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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