Nearly 9,000 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2023
Summary
Since 2023, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed nearly 9,000 people and injured over 30,000, according to Lebanese health officials. Despite two US-brokered peace agreements in 2026, violence and military actions by Israel, including air strikes and occupation in southern Lebanon, have continued.Key Facts
- Israeli attacks from October 2023 to September 2026 caused 8,920 deaths and 30,595 injuries in Lebanon.
- Since March 2, 2026, there were 4,358 deaths and 12,359 injuries reported.
- There have been 179 Israeli attacks on ambulance crews since March 2, killing 135 healthcare workers.
- On March 2, 2026, Israel intensified its attacks on Lebanon after a Hezbollah rocket hit northern Israel.
- About 360,000 people remained displaced by the conflict as of August 2026, with at least 22,000 living in shelters.
- Israeli forces have occupied southern Lebanon since March 2026, creating a buffer zone.
- Two US-brokered peace agreements signed in June 2026 have not stopped violence, partly because Hezbollah rejected conditions tied to disarmament.
- Recent Israeli attacks included strikes on towns in southern Lebanon and targeting tunnels near a strategic bridge.
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