The historic Deir Mimas monastery, a revered site dating back to 1404 A.D., has been attacked by Israeli forces a day before Christmas Eve; many read the action as a signal of a broader pattern of aggression targeting religious sites and civil shrines

Arab media recently reported that over the past year Israel has killed at least 208 health workers and carried out more than 280 attacks on emergency medical facilities in Lebanon, including 66 attacks on hospitals and 220 on emergency medical services

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati criticised the 'expansion' of Israel's attacks on his country, saying they indicate a rejection of efforts to broker a truce after more than a month of war

WHO in Lebanon is working to curb cholera cases before a few reported occurrences spread, bringing health risks even more difficult to manage amidst the conflict