Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Author: Alexander DuriePublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Lebanon
Health
Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Following the Israeli airstrikes, the American University of Beirut Hospital received around 76 injured individuals in under an hour, with six fatalities reported. The death toll from the attacks has risen to 303, with 1,150 injured, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Among the victims, at least 110 were children, women, and elderly people, with injuries primarily caused by debris from buildings. Medical workers describe this situation as an unprecedented challenge, with a level of casualties never seen before.

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