Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes raise the death toll to 2,968, with 13,319 injured.

On Saturday, Lebanon reported a significant increase in casualties due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes across various regions. The total death toll has now reached 2,968, with injuries reported at 13,319.

Recent Airstrike Statistics

Dr. Nasser Yassin, the Lebanese Minister of Environment and Coordinator of the Government Emergency Committee, provided the latest figures in a report. He noted that within the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes resulted in 71 fatalities and 169 injuries. This surge in violence began on October 8, 2023, when Israeli forces intensified their attacks.

Continuous Air Assaults

The report highlighted that Israeli forces conducted 109 airstrikes in the last day alone. The majority of these strikes targeted areas in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley. Since the onset of the conflict, the total number of airstrikes has reached 11,876.

Displacement and Humanitarian Response

As the violence escalates, the report indicates that Lebanon has opened 1,133 centers to accommodate displaced individuals. However, 957 of these centers have already reached their maximum capacity. The movement of displaced persons continues from areas under attack.

Current Displacement Figures

The total number of displaced individuals has climbed to 190,083, including 44,041 families residing in shelters. The highest concentration of displaced persons is reported in Mount Lebanon and Beirut.

This ongoing crisis underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international attention to the situation in Lebanon.

 

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