Lebanon health officials tally 2,659 deaths from Israeli attacks since March 2
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 10:14 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported that Israeli bombardments have killed 2,659 people since the start of the campaign on 2 March. The figures include civilians wounded and displaced across the south.
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