Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Following Israeli attacks on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, hospitals in Beirut, Lebanon are struggling to cope with a surge of casualties. The attacks, which targeted over 100 locations across the country, have resulted in at least 303 deaths and 1,150 injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The American University of Beirut (AUB) Hospital has become a central point for treating the injured, many of whom are children. Doctors are reporting shortages of vital supplies and describe the situation as unprecedented in its intensity, with many deaths and injuries caused by building collapses. The attacks occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.

On Wednesday, Lebanon experienced its heaviest bombardment by Israel in the current conflict. Israeli forces reportedly struck Lebanon approximately 100 times over a ten-minute period. According to Lebanon's health ministry, the strikes have resulted in at least 182 deaths and over 800 injuries. The BBC reported from Beirut, at the site of one of the deadly Israeli air strikes. BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega was present at the location. The reason for the strikes was not mentioned in the article.

Following a US-Iran ceasefire, Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Lebanon, initiating widespread air strikes on March 2. The attacks, targeting areas including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, reportedly aimed at over 100 Hezbollah command centers. According to Lebanon's Civil Defence, the strikes resulted in at least 254 deaths and 1,165 injuries, prompting urgent calls for medical assistance and blood donations. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the attacks as a war crime, while Hezbollah asserted its right to respond. The international community faces pressure to address the situation as tensions escalate.