Lebanon death toll exceeds 2,450 as Israeli attacks continue
Strikes killed at least five people including a Lebanese journalist as ceasefire extension was announced.
Lebanon death toll exceeds 2,450 as Israeli attacks continue
Strikes killed at least five people including a Lebanese journalist as ceasefire extension was announced.
Lebanon's disaster management unit reported that Israeli attacks over recent weeks killed 2,454 people and injured 7,658 as of 22 April1. At least five people died in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil2.
The Lebanese government described the killing of Khalil as a "heinous crime"2. The attacks occurred as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Tehran remained stalled2.
President Trump announced an extension of a ceasefire, though talks with Iran remained in limbo1. The ceasefire extension was confirmed amid ongoing uncertainty about negotiations between Washington and Tehran12.
The casualty figures released by Lebanon's disaster management unit reflected weeks of Israeli military operations in the country1. The death toll and injury count were current as of 22 April, one day before the strikes that killed the journalist and four others12.