Lebanon strikes casualties rise to 254 killed and 1,165 injured after Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and other areas.
BEIRUT: Lebanon strikes casualties have risen sharply after Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple areas across the country, including the capital Beirut, leaving widespread destruction and loss of life.
According to Lebanon’s General Directorate of Civil Defence, Lebanon strikes casualties reached 254 fatalities and 1,165 injured following the latest wave of attacks. Emergency teams were deployed immediately to affected sites to manage rescue operations under difficult conditions.
Civil defence teams worked to evacuate the injured and recover victims from heavily damaged areas. Authorities said responders also rescued several individuals trapped under rubble, highlighting the severity of the strikes and the risks faced by rescue personnel.
Officials noted that operations are ongoing, with specialised teams continuing debris removal and search efforts across multiple locations. The challenging field conditions have made rescue work complex, with concerns that additional casualties may still be uncovered.
The Lebanon strikes casualties are expected to rise as teams continue to access impacted sites and assess the full extent of the damage. Authorities emphasised that emergency services remain fully mobilised to respond to the crisis.
The strikes have placed further strain on Lebanon’s emergency and healthcare systems, which are working to manage the influx of injured individuals while maintaining rescue operations.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments likely to influence humanitarian needs and response efforts in the coming days.
