Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue despite the ceasefire announced last month, with no signs of abating. The total casualty toll has climbed to 11,650 since the escalation began, according to updated figures released by Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.
The latest data indicates that the ongoing strikes are placing increasing pressure on the country’s healthcare system and emergency response infrastructure.
The ministry reported in its May 12 update that the overall toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon has reached 2,882 killed and 8,768 wounded. Those killed were referred to as “martyrs” by the ministry in the report.
Among those killed were 200 children and 279 women, while men accounted for 2,603 fatalities. The wounded include at least 797 children, in addition to hundreds of other civilians.
Lebanon’s health sector has also suffered heavy losses, with the ministry reporting 161 attacks targeting healthcare facilities and emergency medical services. The attacks have killed 108 health workers and injured 249 others, while emergency responders continue to face dangers during rescue and evacuation operations.
The ministry said 108 emergency medical service vehicles were damaged, while 16 hospitals were hit and three hospitals were forced to shut down. It also recorded 14 attacks on rescue vehicles, further hampering emergency response efforts.
Reports indicate that the continued strikes are placing severe strain on Lebanon’s already fragile health system, disrupting medical services and reducing emergency response capacity as casualty numbers continue to rise. Emergency response hotlines remain active as authorities work to manage the humanitarian fallout of the ongoing attacks.
Notably, a significant number of people have been displaced since the start of the conflict.
