Rafik Hariri Hospital In Beirut Severely Damaged By Israeli Attacks

Israeli Attacks In southern Lebanon/DOKmen UNIFIL

JAKARTA - Rafik Hariri Hospital in southern Beirut, Lebanon was badly damaged by an Israeli attack on Monday.

Jihad Saadeh hospital director said it was unclear whether the hospital was the intended target. "Yesterday, we were the target of the attack," Saadeh said during a press conference reported by CNN, Tuesday, October 22.

"We cannot say whether we are direct targets or not, but unfortunately, Israel's enemies do not have a red line, and we cannot forget the total destruction of the health care sector in Gaza," he said.

Saadeh explained that although the redstop symbol was a marker of s on the roof of the hospital, fragments of the explosion reached the hospital. The missile destroyed three nearby buildings.

Rescue efforts are still being made to save people trapped under the rubble.

Saadeh said the hospital was operating at full capacity when the attack occurred and continued to operate despite severe damage.

"The material damage to the hospital is severe. All solar panels and windows were destroyed, and hospital facilities were damaged," he said.

No hospital staff were injured, but Saadeh stressed the need for immediate repairs, particularly in the pharmacy section.

"Apotek needs to be repaired immediately to ensure the drugs are not damaged. We will continue to carry out operations at the hospital and will not stop," he added.

Lebanese Ministry of Health said the death toll from Israeli attacks increased to 13 people, including a child.