Key facts
- Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reports at least 4,247 people killed and 12,195 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2.
- Since April 17, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,417 people, including 70 children.
- On May 27, Israel declared nearly 14 percent of Lebanon's territory a "combat zone."
- Over one million Lebanese have been displaced from their homes.
- Hezbollah accused Israel of violating a ceasefire with recent attacks.
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health has reported that Israeli attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 4,247 people and wounded 12,195 since March 2. These figures highlight the ongoing conflict and its severe human toll.
Despite a declared ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah on April 17, hostilities have continued. Since that date, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,417 people, including 70 children and 32 health workers. The total death toll since March 2 includes 247 children and 132 health workers.
On May 27, the Israeli military designated nearly 14 percent of Lebanon's territory, south of the Zahrani river, as a "combat zone," ordering residents to evacuate. This has contributed to the displacement of approximately one million people within Lebanon.
The conflict escalated on March 2 when Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israel, reportedly in response to the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel has since maintained near-daily attacks on Lebanon, violating a November 2024 ceasefire.
Human Rights Watch has noted that these deliberate acts of displacement may constitute war crimes. The organization calls for urgent action, including halting arms sales to Israel and opening pathways for accountability through international bodies like the International Criminal Court.