More than 100 doctors and rescue workers have died in Lebanon since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began, according to the UN.

On October 11, 2024, the UN human rights board said that more than 100 medical and emergency workers have died in Lebanon since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began a year ago. The conflict began when the Iran-backed group supported Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. The situation escalated when Israel began bombing parts of Beirut, Reuters reports.

“Since the beginning of October last year, more than 100 medical workers and rescue workers have died throughout Lebanon. We have also received reports of air strikes on other medical centers and the death of paramedics and firefighters,” speaker Ravina Shamdasani, who collected data from the UN humanitarian office, quoted the speaker as saying.

Israel plans to clear southern Lebanon of Hezbollah militants and positions to restore security in northern Israel and allow local residents to return. In addition, Israel has moved thousands more troops across the border into Lebanon, which may indicate a readiness to expand the ground operation against Hezbollah in the southwest of the country.