Israeli Airstrike Damages Tibnin Public Hospital in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike damaged the Tibnin public hospital in southern Lebanon on May 21, wounding nine people, including seven hospital staff. The Lebanese Health Ministry condemned the strike, noting that five of the wounded staff members were women. The incident occurred amid ongoing exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah, which have continued despite a formal ceasefire. Israel claimed the strike targeted armed militants moving suspiciously in the vicinity. Lebanon reports that sixteen hospitals have been damaged since hostilities escalated in early 2026.
Date: May 21, 2026
Location: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Hindu / CBS News