Since hostilities erupted between Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and Israel on October 8 last year, Lebanon has witnessed a devastating toll on its population. According to a report released by Lebanon’s Disaster Risk Management Unit, at least 1,540 people have lost their lives, while 5,410 others have been wounded.
The report highlighted that in the past 24 hours alone, 60 individuals have been killed and 81 others have been injured. It is important to note that the figures in the report did not differentiate between militants and civilians, underscoring the widespread impact of the conflict.