Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say
The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon has exceeded 3,000, according to the country's health ministry. Despite a nominal ceasefire in place, fighting has persisted, with over 400 deaths reported since the ceasefire began on April 17. The conflict, which escalated in early March, has seen continued Israeli military actions against Hezbollah, leading to further casualties on both sides.
- ▪Lebanon's health ministry reports the death toll from Israeli strikes has reached 3,020.
- ▪More than 400 of these deaths occurred after the ceasefire was implemented on April 17.
- ▪Israeli strikes have continued despite a truce extension agreed upon by both sides.
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- ▪ Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll passes 3,000 — Straits Times — World
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSamantha GranvilleBeirutReutersA nominal ceasefire has been in place for a month, but fighting has continuedLebanon's health ministry says the number of people killed in the country by Israeli strikes during the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated at the beginning of March, has surpassed 3,000.It put the death toll at 3,020 on Monday, a grim milestone in the fighting that shows no sign of abating despite a fragile ceasefire.Lebanon was drawn into the war on 2 March, when the Iran-backed armed Shia Islamist group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel after an Israeli strike killed Iran's supreme leader.The toll has continued to climb even after Lebanon and…
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