Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Death Toll in Lebanon Crosses 3,000 in 13-Month of Fighting Between IDF and Hezbollah, Health Ministry Says
Lebanon's Health Ministry said more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Beirut, November 4: Lebanon's Health Ministry said more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. At least 13,492 have been injured. Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel the day after Hamas' surprise attack into Israel on Oct 7, 2023 ignited the war in Gaza. Hezbollah and Hamas are both allied with Iran. Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Military Destroys Radwan Force Terrorist Staging Area in Lebanon, Call It ‘Purification of the Space’ (Watch Video).
The conflict dramatically escalated on Sept 23 with intense Israeli airstrikes on south and east Lebanon as well as Beirut's southern suburbs, leaving hundreds dead and leading to the displacement of nearly 1.2 million people. Israel began a ground invasion of south Lebanon on Oct 1, causing wide destruction in border villages but making little advances on the ground inside Lebanon. In Israel, 72 people have been killed from Hezbollah attacks, including 30 soldiers.
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