Summary Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire, killing over 250 and injuring 1,100+. Beirut worst hit as hospitals overwhelmed and fears grow of a deepening crisis.
BEIRUT (Web Desk) - Despite a ceasefire with Iran, Israel has continued intense and large-scale airstrikes across Lebanon, leading to a sharp rise in casualties and injuries.
According to Lebanon’s civil defense and Ministry of Health, at least 254 people have been killed and over 1,100 injured in Israeli attacks across the country so far.
Authorities stated that rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may increase as more people are believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Data shows that the capital, Beirut, suffered the highest losses, with 92 people killed and 742 injured, while in the southern suburbs of Beirut, 61 people lost their lives and 200 were wounded.
Additionally, reports indicate 18 deaths in Baalbek, 9 in Hermel, 28 in Nabatieh, 12 in Sidon, and 17 in Tyre.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, in just one day of attacks, 112 people were killed and more than 800 injured, prompting hospitals to declare an emergency and appeal to the public for blood donations.
International media reports said continuous explosions echoed across Beirut, with plumes of smoke seen rising from multiple areas, further worsening the already tense situation.
On the other hand, the Israeli military stated that these operations are part of the largest and most coordinated campaign of the war so far, targeting over 100 sites across Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley and southern regions, focusing on Hezbollah command centers and other military installations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that the ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Hezbollah has suffered heavy losses in these attacks.
The current situation has further escalated tensions in the region, with growing concerns of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
