Ankara: Germany on Saturday criticized Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed civilians and medical personnel, expressing deep concern over attacks targeting health workers as the conflict continues.

According to Anadolu Agency, a German Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized Germany's concerns, stating, 'Germany is deeply worried about reports of attacks killing medical personnel and calls on all sides to respect international humanitarian law.' The spokesman further urged all parties involved to adhere to the ceasefire and implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

The Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Friday resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, including six paramedics, as reported by Lebanese authorities. On Saturday, strikes near Hiram Hospital in the Tyre district injured at least 25 medical, nursing, and administrative staff members, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire that commenced on April 17 and was subsequently extended into early July, Israeli strikes have persisted across Lebanon. Official figures indicate that more than a dozen hospitals have been damaged since Israeli attacks began in March.

Lebanese officials report that at least 3,089 people have been killed, 9,397 wounded, and over 1.6 million displaced in the past three months, highlighting the significant humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict.