Setrakian make a point well taken. This is a humanitarian issue that rises above politics. If the hospitals run out of energy, the humanitarian situation will become very grave indeed.

I hope people pay attention to this issue. It would be inhumane to let the hospital go without power.

It is crucial that the American public read and hear stories like this on the national news programs. There is a humantarian crisis exploding in the middle east and help is urgently needed. Are we as a people ever going to learn from the mistakes

we need to get them fuel for the generators. what an important article

this should be on air!

This is ridiculous---with hospitals in the south evacuated or badly in need of supplies and personnel, the AUB hospital is the only thing the country has left.

We really must push our government to halt the war against Lebanese civilians--or Hezbollah will be stronger than ever and Lebanon will dissolve into another guerilla battlefield.

Blockades are one of the most savage and cruel weapons of war. Thanks for sharing an issue that is often forgotten.

Lara, this is yet another heart wrenching story but most neccessary never the less. I love the way you make it clear that it is not about taking sides merely very important information.
Well done!
Houri

I'd love to hear more about this situation. Please continue to update!

A very timely and important article that demonstrates how American-based programs in Lebanon are being affected harshly by the harsh and disproportionate Israeli blockade.

To let a hospital shut down would be a humanitarian disaster and would create even more hatred toward the Israelis in the battered country. Imagine another baby dying because the power went out and the incubator shut down. Imagine the lights going out at the most important moment as an innocent person receives an organ transplant.

I believe this story should receive more widespread coverage in the American media to show how areas outside of the southern parts of Lebanon are also being "hit" by this war. Sometimes you don't need a bomb to cause damage to innocent civilians. All it takes is letting "the lights go out".

Hello,

I think this story is very important and would like to see it get more coverage.

Thank you.

We need to bring this to congress. We can't let something like this occur to thousands of innocent people. Beg to help!

This is one of the most important stories to come out of these weeks of fighting.

As I've watched the coverage of the situation in Lebanon, I've been wondering how the hospitals and other healthcare facilities have been dealing with injured. Thank you ABC for this informative article.

Are we going to let more innocent people die??? How many need to die for the violence to stop??? Enough is enough... Let this hospital get its gas that so deperately needs!!!

This is a big problem and truly is a story that needs the medias attention.

The AUB is Lebanon's most progressive, professional institution. It's Hospital is it's icon. Please don't let its light fade! It is paramount for all people of the "civilized" world to make sure this institution be saved at whatever price. We all are doing our best to raise money for the AUB's hospital.

This is a crucial issue that needs immediate media coverage. This is a big price that the innocent people will pay and it would be inhumane if we as a society sit back and let this happen. As the Reverend Michael L Randle states, “The greatest sin is hatred. The greatest fear is death. The greatest hope is for peace and freedom, and that is the greatest fight.” Thank you ABC for bringing this vital issue to our attention and I pray that this will receive the widespread attention that it deserves.

What is the purpose of letting inocent people die in a hospital. The gas needs to get through. Nothing is gained by this.