Since the war between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah reignited on March 2, Israel has pushed deeper into southern Lebanon. To describe their strategy in this war, Israeli officials invoke Gaza’s devastation after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. In Lebanon, Israel has increasingly targeted first responders and hospitals, forcing several hospitals to evacuate and killing at least 53 Lebanese medical workers. As it did with Hamas, Israel accuses Hezbollah of hiding in civilian areas, including hospitals, and using ambulances for military purposes, without offering evidence. A Palestinian surgeon specializing in burn car who watched Israel's attacks on Gaza’s health care system and now treats rising casualties in Lebanon sees parallels.
