Lebanon death toll from Israeli offensive reaches 4,175
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- The death toll in Lebanon from the Israeli offensive has risen to 4,175 since the conflict began on March 2.
- The number of injured has reached 12,164, with 69 deaths and 11 injuries reported in the last 24 hours.
- Damage to buildings in southern Lebanon is estimated at $1.38 billion, as negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin in Washington.
The ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon has resulted in a grim milestone, with the death toll climbing to 4,175 since the conflict's inception on March 2. The number of injured has also surged, reaching a total of 12,164, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center.
The number of dead reached 4,175 since the Israeli offensive began on March 2.
In the past 24 hours alone, the conflict claimed an additional 69 lives, with 11 people injured. These figures emerged amidst a period of relative calm in the south of the country, where rescue teams continue their efforts to recover bodies. Despite the lull in hostilities, residents of southern Lebanon remain displaced from their homes.
Estimates from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) indicate that the damage to buildings in the affected regions amounts to approximately $1.38 billion (around 1.2 billion euros). This destruction underscores the profound impact of the sustained military actions.
The number of injured reached 12,164.
A fragile truce between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah came into effect on Friday evening, aligning with a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran that includes a cessation of hostilities on the Lebanese front. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are intensifying, with negotiations between Lebanon and Israel scheduled to commence in Washington from Tuesday to Thursday. These talks, however, will not include Hezbollah.
The estimation of damages in buildings is calculated at $1.38 billion.
Adding a layer of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the military has been granted "total freedom of action to thwart any direct or imminent threat" emanating from Lebanon. This statement comes as Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a joint call from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, advisor Jared Kushner, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman, discussing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and halt Israeli advances.
The Israeli army has been granted 'total freedom of action to thwart any direct or imminent threat' coming from Lebanon.
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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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