Lebanese health authorities report that Israeli attacks since October 2023 have killed more than 8,900 people and injured nearly 30,600 others, according to a recent statement.
Healthcare workers have also been targeted, with 179 attacks on ambulance crews recorded since March 2, resulting in the deaths of 135 medical personnel. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health noted that 4,358 deaths and 12,359 injuries occurred since that date.
As of August, 360,000 people remained displaced due to Israeli aggression, with 22,000 living in collective shelters. These figures emerged despite two US-brokered agreements in June aimed at reducing violence. Israel has maintained its military presence in southern Lebanon since March, establishing a buffer zone. The June 26 agreement required Hezbollah’s disarmament, but its leader rejected the deal, calling it invalid and demanding Israel’s withdrawal first.
Why it matters
The ongoing violence has significantly impacted Lebanon’s civilian population and healthcare system, with thousands displaced and medical workers targeted.
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What to watch
The outcome of Hezbollah’s rejection of the June agreement and whether Israel will withdraw from southern Lebanon remains unresolved.
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