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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns of deadly conditions in Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, and calls for the immediate protection of civilians and medical and rescue workers as relentless Israeli attacks hit the governorate.
By Médecins Sans Frontières at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
. Our team is responding to an influx of patients of all ages, including paramedics wounded during rescue missions. People are arriving with severe head injuries, heavy bleeding, shrapnel injuries and in need of amputations, while others are suspected to be trapped under rubble as bombardment contin
Key takeaway Just yesterday, 18 June, our teams witnessed people returning to their towns in Nabatiyeh governorate and searching through the rubble of their destroyed homes.
Why this matters
The situation in Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, highlights the dire need for protection of civilians and medical workers in conflict zones. The fact that rescue teams are unable to safely reach wounded civilians due to relentless bombardment and risk of coming under fire exacerbates the humanitarian crisis. As a result, many are trapped under rubble, and the lack of access to medical care is likely to increase the number of fatalities. The involvement of organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières, which provides emergency medical care and supports local rescue teams, is crucial in such situations. However, their efforts are hindered by the ongoing violence, underscoring the need for immediate action to safeguard civilians and humanitarian workers. The international community must prioritize the protection of those affected by the conflict and ensure that aid organizations can operate safely to provide vital assistance to those in need.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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