Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say
Summary
The death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes during the conflict with Hezbollah has passed 3,000, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Despite a fragile ceasefire and a truce extension, fighting continues with casualties on both sides and ongoing attacks in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.Key Facts
- Lebanon’s health ministry reported 3,020 deaths from Israeli strikes since the conflict escalated in early March.
- The conflict began after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel following an Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader.
- A ceasefire started on April 17 but has not stopped all fighting, resulting in over 400 deaths since then.
- The ceasefire was extended by 45 days, with planned talks in early June.
- Both Israel and Hezbollah have violated the ceasefire with attacks, including Israeli strikes on Lebanese towns and Hezbollah drone attacks on northern Israel.
- Israeli military says 20 soldiers and 4 civilians have died since early March; Israel occupies a strip of land near the Lebanese border.
- The ceasefire deal was brokered by the United States to limit fighting but allows Israel to target Hezbollah’s military activities.
- Lebanon criticizes these Israeli strikes, saying they hurt the government’s control over armed groups’ weapons.
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