Lebanon has been facing a devastating situation as the number of casualties continues to rise due to the recent escalation of Israeli attacks. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, the death toll has now surpassed 1,030, with 56 women and 87 children among the victims. Additionally, over 6,300 individuals have been injured in the strikes.
The latest update from the health ministry revealed that at least 11 people were killed and 108 others were injured in heavy Israeli strikes on parts of Lebanon. Tragically, among the casualties was Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in the capital city of Beirut.
Dr. Firass Abiad, the country’s minister of health, emphasized that there are still individuals trapped under rubble, missing persons, and scattered remains, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Furthermore, two medical centers in southern Lebanon were targeted in recent Israeli strikes, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and injuries to four others.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, with the Israel Defense Forces targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons storage in Beirut's southern suburbs. The IDF has urged residents to evacuate their homes, citing Hezbollah’s alleged use of civilian areas for military purposes and the endangerment of residents.
The situation has prompted a mass exodus of families from densely populated Beirut neighborhoods, with many fleeing with their belongings following Israeli warnings. The Lebanese government estimates that tens of thousands of people have been internally displaced as a result of the ongoing fighting.
