Lebanon reports 4,348 deaths in Israeli strikes since October 2023

Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health has released updated casualty figures from the ongoing conflict with Israel, reporting that at least 4,348 people have been killed in the country since the hostilities began. The ministry published the latest numbers on Friday, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The figures cover the period since October 8, 2023, a day after Hamas launched the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation, which triggered a broader regional escalation. According to the ministry, at least 8,915 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the conflict, and more than 30,540 have been injured.

The conflict has involved exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, with significant casualties on both sides. The Lebanese health ministry's data includes civilians and combatants, though the breakdown was not specified in the report.

The ongoing violence has displaced tens of thousands of people in southern Lebanon and other areas, and has drawn international concern. The United Nations and various countries have called for de-escalation, but the fighting has continued.

According to the report by Mehr News Agency, which cited Al Jazeera, the ministry's latest casualty figures highlight the heavy toll of the conflict on Lebanon. The report added that the death toll has risen steadily since the beginning of the hostilities, with no end in sight as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.