Israeli Targeted Strikes Kill Four Rescue Workers in Mayfadoun
On April 15, 2026, three consecutive Israeli targeted strikes hit the village of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon, killing four rescue workers and wounding six others. The strikes reportedly targeted successive waves of medics arriving to assist victims of an initial attack. This incident occurred just prior to the announcement of a temporary ceasefire and highlight the high risks faced by humanitarian personnel operating in the combat zones of southern Lebanon during the ongoing military offensive.