Hospitals in southern Lebanon overwhelmed amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes

Hospitals in southern Lebanon are overwhelmed by the rising number of injuries and deaths from days of airstrikes by Israeli forces, who claim they are targeting strategic Hezbollah positions in the region. According to Lebanese military sources, over 20 people were killed and 65 others injured on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon.

The attacks also hit several clinics and civil defense centers, killing 12 people and injuring 15 others, most of whom were doctors, paramedics, nurses, and firefighters, the sources said.

In Saksakiyeh, the local medical system was overwhelmed after days of sustained attacks.

Medical workers, who have left their own families behind and are working around the clock, said the injuries and death tolls are "terrifying," and they call for international organizations to step in and provide help.

"The number, extent, and severity of the injuries that we have seen, which I believe the whole world has seen, are terrifying. The medical and nursing staff are overwhelmed, and we appeal to international organizations for help. Our survival depends on it," said Dr. Mohammed Daoud, a trauma surgeon.

"We left our families, our children, everyone, so that we could provide humanitarian and nursing services and stand by our people who are sacrificing, who lost their homes and were forced to leave. It's very tiring. We worked 36 hours without sleep," said Marwa Qubaisi, a nurse.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that as casualties from the Israeli attacks continue to grow, the ministry is working with doctors and professional unions to meet the medical needs of the displaced.

"Unfortunately, the attacks are continuing. Since midnight until now, we have had more than 25 martyrs and a large number of wounded. We have mobile medical teams that go around the shelters, each consisting of a doctor and a nurse, and in these cases, we try to find solutions by providing the necessary equipment or admitting patients to hospitals," said Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad.

Israel began extensive airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, marking the most significant Israeli military action in the country since 2006.

Hospitals in southern Lebanon overwhelmed amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday proposed four suggestions when attending the third informal meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran on the Afghan issue on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that over the past three years, the situation in Afghanistan has undergone a stable transition on the whole, but there is still a long way to go for reconstruction and development, and many difficulties and challenges for long-term stability.

Wang put forward four suggestions on guiding the situation in Afghanistan:

The first is to build security together. Strengthen intelligence exchange and sharing, expand law enforcement and security cooperation, so as to ultimately achieve the goal of eradicating violent terrorist groups within Afghanistan.

The second is to implement comprehensive measures. Jointly promote the Tunxi Initiative to support Afghanistan's reconstruction.

The third is to uphold justice. Make Afghanistan a platform for cooperation among all parties, rather than a venue for geopolitical competition.

The fourth is to provide positive guidance. Encourage the international community to focus on the most urgent challenges facing Afghanistan.

Chinese FM proposes 4 suggestions at 3rd informal meeting of foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran on Afghan issue