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Death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March exceeds 4,000
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Death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March exceeds 4,000

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March has surpassed 4,000, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
  • Friday's attacks alone resulted in 83 deaths, with Nabatiyeh and Harouf being heavily affected.
  • Despite a ceasefire agreement, Hezbollah claimed an attack on Israeli troops, accusing Israel of targeting civilians.

The number of fatalities resulting from Israeli offensive actions in Lebanon, particularly in the south, has tragically climbed to 4,057 since March 2, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The ministry's Health Emergency Operations Center stated that as of midday June 20, the cumulative toll includes 12,121 injured.

Friday's attacks alone were particularly devastating, claiming 83 lives, including three children. The city of Nabatiyeh suffered the most, with 17 fatalities, while the town of Harouf recorded 10 deaths. Among the casualties was a Lebanese sergeant who succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack in Touline. Another Lebanese soldier died from Israeli attacks while traveling on a southern road, adding to the grim tally.

respetando el alto el fuego" no dudarรกn "en enfrentarse a cualquier intento del enemigo de apoderarse de territorio y extender su ocupaciรณn

โ€” HezbollahStating their commitment to the ceasefire while vowing to defend against Israeli advances.

These escalations occurred despite a ceasefire that reportedly went into effect Friday night between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. Hezbollah confirmed its adherence to the new truce. However, the group also claimed responsibility for an early morning attack targeting Israeli troops attempting to infiltrate the Ali al-Taher hills in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah accused Israel of resorting to "intense aerial attacks... attacking, as usual, innocent civilians to cover up its military failure." The group stated that while respecting the ceasefire, they would not hesitate "to confront any attempt by the enemy to seize territory and extend its occupation." This marks the first official confirmation from either party regarding the ceasefire, following earlier reports from Israeli and U.S. media citing anonymous officials.

a intensos ataques aรฉreos dentro y fuera de la zona de operaciones, atacando, como de costumbre, a civiles inocentes para encubrir su fracaso militar

โ€” HezbollahAccusing Israel of targeting civilians to mask military failures.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.