45 Lebanese dead, 179 wounded in Israeli strikes since morning

Published October 17th, 2024 - 06:20 GMT
45 Lebanese dead, 179 wounded in Israeli strikes since morning
Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
Highlights
This brings the total death toll from the conflict to 2,412, with 11,285 people wounded since the aggression began.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed the deaths of five soldiers in clashes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.

ALBAWABA- The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 45 deaths and 179 injuries in the past 24 hours due to ongoing Israeli military operations. 

This brings the total death toll from the conflict to 2,412, with 11,285 people wounded since the aggression began.

Israeli airstrikes have continued to target multiple areas, including the Bekaa municipality of Beit Shama, the town of Al-Bissariyeh, and Harouf, which was hit for the fourth time.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military confirmed the deaths of five soldiers in clashes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting large groups of Israeli soldiers with precision missiles in the Shtula settlement and near Kfar Giladi, stating that the strikes achieved accurate hits. 

The escalation marks a significant increase in hostilities, with both sides engaging in heavy combat and airstrikes across the region.

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