What this footage tells us about Israel's tactics in Lebanon
17/04/2026-19:30 17/04/2026-19:40 חדשות Channel Guardian News דיווח
“The rescue mission in south Lebanon had turned into a nightmare as Israel carried out three consecutive strikes on three sets of ambulances and medical workers,” says the Guardian journalist William Christou after the Israeli attacks killed four medics and wounded six more, according to medical sources in the country. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► youtube.com
Rescuers in Lebanon have long been wary of the double-tap attack, in which Israeli forces target a location, wait until people gather to help survivors and then strike again. Wednesday’s three-wave attack after the initial one prompted the coining of a new term: the quadruple tap. The Lebanese health ministry accused Israel of deliberately targeting ambulance crews. “Paramedics have become direct targets, pursued relentlessly in a blatant violation that confirms a total disregard for all norms and principles established by international humanitarian law,” the ministry said. The Israeli military said it was aware of reports that “as part of the strike in the Mayfadoun area [on] Wednesday, several paramedics were injured”, adding that it would investigate the incident. In the past, Israel has given little justification for its attacks on medical infrastructure and workers, apart from accusing Hezbollah of using ambulances and hospitals to transport fighters and weapons, without providing evidence for the claim. A day after the attack, Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, starting on Friday, and said a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders would take place next week. “But some medics fear that once this ceasefire expires, fighting will resume and that first responders will once again be on the frontlines,” says Christou. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com
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Rescuers in Lebanon have long been wary of the double-tap attack, in which Israeli forces target a location, wait until people gather to help survivors and then strike again. Wednesday’s three-wave attack after the initial one prompted the coining of a new term: the quadruple tap. The Lebanese health ministry accused Israel of deliberately targeting ambulance crews. “Paramedics have become direct targets, pursued relentlessly in a blatant violation that confirms a total disregard for all norms and principles established by international humanitarian law,” the ministry said. The Israeli military said it was aware of reports that “as part of the strike in the Mayfadoun area [on] Wednesday, several paramedics were injured”, adding that it would investigate the incident. In the past, Israel has given little justification for its attacks on medical infrastructure and workers, apart from accusing Hezbollah of using ambulances and hospitals to transport fighters and weapons, without providing evidence for the claim. A day after the attack, Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, starting on Friday, and said a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders would take place next week. “But some medics fear that once this ceasefire expires, fighting will resume and that first responders will once again be on the frontlines,” says Christou. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com
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