Radio National Breakfast Israeli strikes have now killed at least 850 people in Lebanon
Mar 15, 2026
Hicham (Hisham) Fawwaz, logistics manager at Beirut's Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, speaks about the humanitarian toll and mass displacement in Lebanon. He outlines strikes on civilians and health facilities. He discusses how hospitals are coping under fire and the state of medical supplies and international aid.
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Civilian Toll And Health Sector Under Attack
- Lebanese health ministry reports at least 850 deaths and about 2,100 wounded since 2 March, showing the scale of civilian toll.
- Hicham Fawwaz highlights 107 child deaths, 66 women killed and widespread attacks affecting non-combatants and health services.
Direct Strikes Against Medical Staff And Facilities
- The health sector has been directly targeted with 46 attacks: 32 health personnel killed, 58 wounded, 30 vehicles hit and five hospitals closed.
- Fawwaz stresses these strikes violate Geneva conventions and cripple rescue capacity across Lebanon.
Invest In Preparedness And Large Scale Training
- Preparedness and training have kept Lebanon's emergency response functioning despite pressure.
- Fawwaz points to two years of preparedness and training of over 10,000 medical staff as the reason hospitals are still managing.