Israeli strikes kill 18 people in southern Lebanon as war death toll hits 2,000
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people across southern Lebanon on Thursday. The attacks push the total death toll from the war between Israel and Lebanese group Hezbollah past 2,000 people since fighting began in March.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people across southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The attacks are part of an ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese armed group.
The death toll from this conflict has now surpassed 2,000 people since fighting began on March 2. More than 1,500 people had already been killed in Israel's air and ground campaign across Lebanon before this week's escalation.
Israel has been carrying out large waves of airstrikes across Lebanon. On Wednesday alone, Israeli strikes killed and wounded hundreds of people in what officials called one of the deadliest days of the war.
The violence has forced thousands of Lebanese civilians to flee their homes. Many displaced families have been staying in schools and other shelters. Some thought they could return home this week, but the continued strikes have kept them away.
The war began last month between Israel and Hezbollah, though details about what triggered the current fighting are still emerging. The conflict continues despite reports of ceasefire efforts involving Iran.
This conflict is rapidly escalating into one of the deadliest wars in the region in years. The high civilian death toll could drag other Middle Eastern countries into the fighting and disrupt global oil supplies.
Watch for more Israeli airstrikes and potential ceasefire negotiations. The death toll will likely continue rising.
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