Lebanon death toll surges to 3,754, as Israeli attacks kill 84 more in past day

Nearly 15,700 also injured in strikes since October last year, Health Ministry says

By Iyad Nabolsi

ISTANBUL (AA) - At least 84 more people were killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Saturday, bringing the overall death toll since October last year to 3,754, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Sunday.

In a statement, the ministry added that 213 others were wounded, bringing the total number of injuries to 15,626 since October 2023.

Israel has launched a massive air campaign in Lebanon since late September against what it claims are Hezbollah targets, an escalation in year-long cross-border warfare with the Lebanese group since the start of its offensive on the Gaza Strip. It launched a ground assault into southern Lebanon on Oct. 1.

Israeli attacks in Lebanon have forced more than 1 million people to flee their homes.

*Writing by Rania Abu Shamala

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