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I am outraged by the killing of Lebanese Red Cross volunteer paramedic Youssef Assaf, who succumbed to the injuries he sustained while carrying out his humanitarian duty to assist and save lives. Youssef Assaf was among the Lebanese Red Cross @RedCrossLebanon ambulance volunteers who responded to people affected by hostilities following an airstrike in Majdal Zoun, Tyre in South Lebanon, on 9 March. While assisting in the evacuation of the wounded, he sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to them. The @IFRC extends its deepest condolences to Youssef’s family and loved ones, as well as colleagues at the Lebanese Red Cross. We also express our concern over the injuries sustained by three Lebanese Red Cross paramedics while carrying out ambulance missions at two separate locations. The IFRC reiterates its call that ambulance personnel, medical staff, and Lebanese Red Cross staff and volunteers must be respected and protected at all times. Our statement: ifrc.org/press-release/…