Lebanon Death Toll Surpasses 3,400 Amid Israeli Offensive

The death toll in Lebanon has risen to 3,412 since the commencement of the Israeli offensive on March 2, with an additional 41 fatalities reported. The total number of injured now stands at 10,269, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Emergency Operations Center. These figures emerge amid a new escalation of hostilities, even as a ceasefire is reportedly in place between the two sides.

On Sunday, Israel conducted several waves of airstrikes on the southern coastal city of Tyre. The attacks specifically targeted the Al Raml neighborhood, causing damage to residential areas, infrastructure, businesses, and road networks. The Israeli military stated that it was targeting Hezbollah "infrastructure" in Tyre and other southern Lebanese areas. Shortly after, the Emergency Operations Center reported an Israeli airstrike near Hiram Hospital in Tyre, which injured 13 hospital staff members and caused significant material damage to the facility, adding to previous damage from earlier bombings. Residential areas and infrastructure were also hit, with seven people injured in these actions.

Israeli aircraft also carried out four consecutive airstrikes in the town of Majdal Zoun, within the Tyre district. Additionally, areas in the southern districts of Bint Jbeil, Marjayoun, Nabatieh, and Sidon experienced bombardments throughout Sunday, resulting in further casualties. The Israeli armed forces announced their control over the strategic Beaufort Castle and their intention to advance towards the Saluki River area, north of Tyre. This advance occurs despite the existing ceasefire and precedes new negotiations scheduled for June 2-3 in Washington aimed at addressing border security and preventing further escalation.