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Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Nearly 4,000 Dead, Over 12,000 Injured
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Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Nearly 4,000 Dead, Over 12,000 Injured

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 2 has risen to 3,980, with over 12,000 injured, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
  • Friday saw one of the bloodiest days recently, with at least 47 deaths and 97 injuries from Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.
  • Reports indicate a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to take effect, despite ongoing tensions and statements from Israeli and Lebanese leaders.

The ongoing conflict has resulted in a grim toll, with the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reporting that Israeli attacks since March 2 have claimed the lives of 3,980 people and injured over 12,000. The figures, updated to Friday afternoon, highlight the sustained intensity of the hostilities, particularly in southern Lebanon.

Friday itself was marked as one of the most violent recent days, with reports of at least 47 fatalities and 97 individuals wounded due to Israeli strikes targeting both the southern regions and the eastern Bekaa Valley. These attacks underscore the severe impact on civilian life and infrastructure.

Amidst this escalating violence, Israeli media outlets citing a senior Israeli official reported that Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group have agreed to a new ceasefire, scheduled to begin Friday afternoon. This development comes as a US-Iran understanding regarding a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon was digitally signed on Wednesday. However, Hezbollah has not yet officially responded to the ceasefire news, and tensions remain high. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his country's commitment to continuing operations in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the day's attacks as a "dangerous escalation" that undermines efforts to consolidate a ceasefire.

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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.

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