Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 380 since truce

Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine stated that Israeli strikes since a ceasefire took effect on 17 April have killed 380 people and wounded 1,122, with the overall conflict toll since 2 March reaching 2,882, including 279 women and 200 children. The death toll includes 39 women, 22 children, and 108 emergency and health workers, while 16 hospitals have been damaged. Nassereddine accused Israel of targeting civilians, denying claims that ambulances or medical facilities were used for military purposes. Israel’s military announced a week-long raid near the Litani River in southern Lebanon, stating it had cleared Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, including underground tunnels, weapons storage, and missile launchers. The operation reportedly resulted in the destruction of over 100 targets and the elimination of dozens of militants in close-quarters combat. Israeli forces also identified an unsuccessful attempt to launch a surface-to-air missile against an Israeli Air Force aircraft, though no damage occurred. The Israeli military confirmed troops operated south of the self-declared 'yellow line,' approximately 10 kilometers north of the border, and published photos showing soldiers near the Litani River and in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. Lebanon’s leaders urged the U.S. to pressure Israel to halt attacks, which have intensified recently, ahead of a third round of direct talks in Washington. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched rockets into Israel on 2 March following the U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, drawing Lebanon into the conflict. Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon. The ceasefire terms allow Israel to act against 'planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks,' while Lebanese officials continue to condemn the civilian toll.