I'm so glad stories like these are finally getting the attention they deserve -- keep it up ABC!

This is a terrible situation and I hope that somebody able to do so will do the right thing and help human beings in need.

With the horrendous news coming from the South, we tend to forget that hospitals like AUH provide essential services to those in need during times of crises. AUH has seen and done so much for the Lebanese people in the past. Airing this piece may help raise the awareness of US officials about the gravity of the situation. Get the fuel to AUH!
Nayla

Is it permissble under international law to block supplies of fuel to a hospital? Is this the response of what is called the "civilized" world? What happened to humanity and goodwill? Is this America's message to the world? I call upon Senator Chuck Hagel to intervene to help AUH. Thank you ABC for sharing with us this horrible story.

When will the world realize that human life is equal everywhere? Superpowers seem to find no problem in letting the crisis go on for weeks....Are the "civilians" of Lebanon any less human than the civilians of the superpower nations?

This is such a sad example of what humans do to each other even as they claim to be fighting an "ethical" and just war... The great majority of people who need this medical help are innocent victims. I hope that their plight will be brought to the attention of the world. The AUH is the best hospital there is in this entire region. If we cannot stop the insanity, at least we should ensure that hospitals can carry on their humanitarian work.

The story of the tragedy of Lebanon has to be repeated as often as possible in order to make people put pressure on our government and on world governments to force Israel to stop this senseless attach.

When will this story be on the air?

I do not know how long it is going to take for all to recognize the impact of the war. Mostly lebanese children and women have been suffering. Help is needed now. There is "no wait for a solution first", when the tragedy is mushroomimg by the seconds.Stop the hostilities on both sides now.

This situation is intolerable and no excuse can justify what depriving hospitals of fuel to keep functioning.

During the entire Lebanese civil war of 15 years, which featured dozens of militias, armies and other national, regional and international players, the American University Hospital was NEVER this close to the abyss ! Everyone understood that this was a lifeline for the entire country. It is absolutely crucial for this story to air now, so that no one is given the opportunity to later say "I didn't know".

My heart is broken over the tragedy AUB hospital is fcing. Forty two years ago I was a patient at the AUB Hospital. The treatment saved my life and enhanced it ever since. I had hepetitus and was two weks in hospital. May God's blessing go with you
Sa'aalam aleikum, Rev. Robeert Lers

The American University of Beirut Medical Center that assists all kinds of people without any discrimination is in desperate need for our assistance during this time of crisis. This would be a great shame for humanity if we let it down. Please Help!!!

I hope such a story gets aired on ABC to reach more people and explain the dire humanitarian situation that Lebanon is going through. This aspect is not getting enough attention. Even if the US is not pushing for immediate cease fire, maybe it can at least pressure Israel to allow the passage of humanitarian aid. of course the practice of such tactic is not new, Israel applies it in Ghaza and the West Bank whenever it suits it.

The American University of Beirut (AUB) and its hospital are a shining beacon and the best example of of U.S.-Lebanese friendship and cooperation nurtured for a century and a half. While the hospital and its doctors aim to save lives regardless of politics, the insensitivity of current U.S. policy in the conflict is destroying what thousands of American and Lebanese citizens have built for so long. How so wrong and tragic to sacrifice not only lives but bridges of friendships that have endured for centuries.

The American University of Beirut and its hospital have arguably been the United States' most successful endeavor in the Arab world and a shining light in a cloud of failed policies. It's educational and humanitarian mission has guided generations of Lebanese and Arabs. It would be a great shame for it to get caught in the current war. The US has the power to make sure it doesn't.

This is something everyone should know about, so we can do something about it. No matter what "side" one is on, we can all agree that humanitarian aid to Lebanon must get through. Preventable catastrophes should be prevented!

Powerful Story, yet sadly will fall on deaf ears, & since Lebanese civilians seem to be expendable, according to the US congress & senate, I'm afraid the story will have little impact. Shame on our government bent on saving unborn & stem cells, yet treating arab civilians as trash.

It is time for the warring factions to stop using innocent civilians as pawns in their fruitless fighting. Sooner or later this war will end. The question is how many innocent people are going to die in the meantime.

It is outrageous that this is even an issue. The situation in Lebanon is bad enough as it is without adding to this contry's ordeals. Bravo ABC for having the courage to bring this matter to the forefront. In the name of humanity please educate your audience to what is really happening.