Lebanese Health Officials Report Over 8,000 Casualties from Israeli Attacks
Lebanese health officials, cited by the Associated Press, reported that Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 2,000 people and wounded over 6,000 others, pushing the total casualty toll above 8,000.
Among those killed are 248 women, 165 children and 85 health workers.
In the past 24 hours, Israel struck 100 targets in Lebanon, killing 300 people.
The attacks have intensified following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Lebanese health officials indicated that this escalation contributed to the failure of US-Iran peace talks.
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