The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, cited by Middle East Eye, announced that Israeli military operations from 2 March through 10 October resulted in 4,386 Lebanese deaths and 12,424 people wounded. These figures are part of a broader casualty count that the ministry says has reached 8,953 fatalities and 30,660 injuries since the conflict intensified on 8 October 2023.
The ministry's data reflects the cumulative impact of air and artillery strikes across the country, with the highest concentrations of casualties reported in the southern governorates that border Israel. Health officials have warned that the surge in injuries is placing additional strain on an already overstretched medical system.
In parallel, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported ongoing hostilities in the south. According to the agency, Israeli forces continued shelling in the sector between the villages of Mayfadoun and Zawtar al‑Sharqiyah, located in the Nabatieh governorate. The NNA also noted that the Israeli army deployed flare‑type munitions over the Marjayoun plain, targeting areas in the direction of the Israeli town of Metula.
The latest reports come amid heightened diplomatic activity, as regional actors call for de‑escalation and humanitarian access. The United Nations has repeatedly urged both sides to protect civilians and allow medical aid to reach affected communities.
Lebanese authorities have urged residents in the affected zones to seek shelter and follow safety instructions, while international aid agencies are mobilising resources to support the growing number of displaced persons and injured civilians.
The conflict's toll, both human and infrastructural, underscores the fragile security situation in the border region and the ongoing challenges faced by Lebanon's health and emergency services.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-death-toll-israeli-military-attacks-2-march-rises-4386.