Middle East • 2026-05-02 08:55

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 in 24‑hour period

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  • Category: Middle East
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-02 08:55 UTC
  • Sources: Al Jazeera

Israeli forces carried out intensive air strikes across Lebanon, resulting in 41 deaths within a single day. The offensive, which began on March 2, has now caused a cumulative death toll of 2,659 and injured over 8,000 people. The escalation follows renewed cross‑border tensions and has drawn international condemnation.

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