🚨 Lebanon's Health Minister Rakan Nasreddine revealed Sunday that 394 people – including 83 children and 42 women – have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since March 2, with over 1,130 wounded. The attacks mark a sharp escalation in cross-border tensions following Hezbollah’s rocket fire toward Israel earlier this week.
Civilian Toll Sparks Outrage
Nasreddine condemned strikes hitting residential areas, citing a Bekaa Valley attack that wiped out a family of six. Emergency teams and hospitals have also been targeted, with 9 health workers killed and 5 medical facilities damaged. 🏥💔
‘Unprecedented Scale’
"This isn’t just a military operation – it’s a humanitarian disaster," Nasreddine stated, noting Israel’s evacuation warnings for areas south of the Litani River. The conflict has displaced thousands, with social media flooded by #LebanonUnderFire hashtags and calls for de-escalation.
Roots of the Crisis
The violence erupted after Hezbollah launched rockets Monday – its first major attack since a November 2024 ceasefire. Israel responded with airstrikes and ground operations, creating what analysts call the region’s most volatile flashpoint this year.
