Israeli military launches strikes on healthcare targets in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza

April 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Israeli military launches strikes on healthcare targets in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza

Reports of Israeli strikes on healthcare facilities have emerged in Iran, Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip.

According to the Iranian Red Crescent, footage obtained from CCTV cameras shows an Israeli strike on a hospital in Iran. This incident is part of a pattern of Israeli military actions targeting healthcare infrastructure in these regions.

In Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, Israel has repeatedly targeted healthcare facilities as part of its military operations. The exact number of incidents and their impact are not yet clear.

Details of the Iranian strike are limited, but it appears to have occurred at a hospital in Iran. The footage obtained by the Iranian Red Crescent shows damage to the facility.

In Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, Israel has used healthcare facilities as targets in its military operations. This tactic has been employed on multiple occasions.

The Israeli military has not commented on the incident or provided further information about its actions.

Source: Al Jazeera