Lebanon's health ministry reports that the death toll from Israeli strikes during the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah has surpassed 3,000, indicating a troubling phase in the conflict.
As of Monday, the number of lives lost is recorded at 3,020, marking a grim milestone amidst a fragile ceasefire that shows little promise of halting the violence.
The escalated hostilities began on March 2 when Hezbollah retaliated against an Israeli strike that resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader. Despite an agreement to extend a ceasefire by 45 days starting from Friday, the violence has persisted.
Since the ceasefire came into effect on April 17, over 400 deaths have been reported, illustrating constant violations by both sides.
The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, permits Israeli strikes aimed at curtailing Hezbollah's military actions, yet it has drawn condemnation from Lebanon, which accuses Israel of undermining its sovereignty and efforts to control armed groups within its borders.
Recent airstrikes have targeted multiple southern Lebanese towns and villages, resulting in numerous casualties. On Saturday, a series of strikes over two dozen villages left residents insufficiently warned, leading to significant civilian distress.
Hezbollah has also claimed to have targeted Israeli military positions, adding to the ongoing hostilities. Reports indicate that Israel's military has suffered 20 losses, including a soldier killed in the latest round of fighting.
As tensions continue to rise, Israeli forces retain a presence along the border, occupying territory previously gained during the conflict.
