Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says
Summary
The Israeli military destroyed three schools in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s education minister. This adds to the many educational buildings damaged or destroyed during ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated into war in March 2024.Key Facts
- Israel’s military looted and then blew up three schools in southern Lebanon.
- The destruction was confirmed by Lebanon’s Education and Higher Education Minister Rima Karami.
- Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalated into full-scale war in March 2024.
- UNESCO reported that at least 17 schools were destroyed and over 100 damaged in Lebanon before these latest attacks.
- About 500,000 Lebanese children are currently not attending school due to the conflict.
- Lebanese authorities report over 4,300 people killed and more than one million displaced since March 2024.
- Lebanon and Israel signed a US-mediated agreement on June 26, linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament but without a set timetable.
- Over 11,000 buildings have been destroyed in southern Lebanon since March, according to the UN Development Programme.
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