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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