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News in English (USA) / 10.10.2024 / 22:00

Escalating Violence in Lebanon and Gaza: Death Toll Rises

Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza have resulted in significant casualties, with at least 22 people reported dead in central Beirut and 27 killed in an attack on a school used as a shelter in Gaza. Reports indicate that the death toll in Lebanon has reached 18 from airstrikes targeting central areas, with over 90 individuals injured. Emergency responders and health workers have also been heavily impacted, with numerous reports of casualties among civil defense personnel and medical staff due to ongoing bombardments. The Lebanese health ministry has warned that the situation is dire, with an alarming number of medical facilities forced to close and the humanitarian crisis worsening as Israeli attacks continue. As the violence escalates, local officials express concerns about the deliberate targeting of emergency services, creating a climate of fear and grief among the population.
The Associated Press, BBC.com, The Irish Times, The Guardian, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Al Jazeera English, The Times of Israel, Middle East Eye, ABC News