'Israel' killed 1,974, people, injured 9,384 in aggression on Lebanon
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The Lebanese Health Minister says "Israel" killed 40 healthcare workers in its targeting of Lebanese hospitals.
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A building damaged by an Israeli airstrike in the Bachoura neighborhood of Beirut on October 3, 2024 (AFP)
The Lebanese Health Ministry has reported that Israeli aggression on various Lebanese areas has killed 1,974 people and wounded 9,384 others since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on the country on October 8, 2023, and its expansion about a week ago.
Lebanon's caretaker Health Minister Firass Abiad announced that the 1,974 death toll includes 127 children and 261 women, in addition to 9,384 wounded.
According to Abiad, the raids launched by the Israeli occupation targeted many hospitals, killing 40 healthcare workers.
An Israeli airstrike struck the al-Bashoura area in the heart of Beirut overnight Wednesday, tragically killing seven paramedics and injuring several others affiliated with the Islamic Health Association.
Commenting on the strike, the EU's foreign policy chief decried the targeting of healthcare workers, saying, "Not only civilians are victims of attacks, including in densely populated areas, but they are deprived of emergency care."
IDF targeted once again healthcare workers overnight, in central Beirut: 7 people including paramedics were killed.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) October 3, 2024
Not only civilians are victims of attacks, including in densely populated areas, but they are deprived of emergency care.
I condemn this violation of IHL.
Borrell further condemned "this violation of IHL."
Israeli occupation forces have relentlessly continued their aggressive campaign against Lebanon for the 11th consecutive day, launching a series of intensive raids on the Southern Suburb and the capital, Beirut, at dawn Thursday.
The aggression resulted in a number of martyrs, injuries, and widespread destruction, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. According to Lebanese sources, Israeli aircraft and naval vessels executed approximately 20 airstrikes on the Southern Suburb of Beirut during the night.
The raids targeted key strategic locations, including the Sayyed Hadi Highway, the Jamous Street intersection, a building next to Hadi Stadium, and the al-Arid Street building.
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"استهدفت الغارة على منطقة الباشورة في بيروت الهيئة الصحية الإسلامي، مما أسفر عن استشهاد 7 من المسعفين العاملين فيه"
— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) October 3, 2024
مراسل #الميادين أونلاين حسن عطية في جولة على المنطقة التي استهدفها الاحتلال في منطقة الباشورة غربي العاصمة اللبنانية #بيروت #الميادين @HasanAtieh1 pic.twitter.com/Tvw7ekoBH6
Ongoing aggression on Southern Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
In the Bekaa Valley, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that Israeli occupation forces conducted airstrikes at dawn on the heights of Massa, located on the outskirts of Nabi Sheet. The raids targeted the town of Ali al-Nahri, as well as the city of Hermel and the town of Harfoush in the Baalbek region.
Meanwhile, in South Lebanon, the Israeli occupation Air Force conducted continuous artillery shelling targeting the town of Kfar Kila for over an hour on Wednesday night.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that the sounds of explosions and artillery fire persisted in several villages along the Lebanese-Palestinian border, while sirens continued to wail in the occupied territories. Our correspondent reported that "Israeli artillery has been continuously shelling the towns of Khiam and Arnoun in South Lebanon."
Our correspondent also spoke about a series of Israeli raids targeting the areas surrounding al-Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Ghobeiry in the Southern Suburb of Beirut. Israeli raids also targeted Hezbollah's Media Relations Office in the Moawwad area.
Meanwhile, the northern district of Hermel witnessed an Israeli raid in Wadi Hanna on the Syrian-Lebanese border and another attack that targeted a house in the town of Maaysra in Ftouh Keserwan.
On another note, since Wednesday morning, the Israeli army has been attempting to carry out a ground invasion into South Lebanon but has encountered fierce resistance from Hezbollah. During this confrontation, Hezbollah reportedly killed eight Israeli soldiers, including officers, and wounded dozens within just a few hours.
In contrast, sirens continue to wail at an unprecedented rate across occupied Palestine, following heavy missile, drone, and artillery fire from Hezbollah targeting military sites and settlements. This escalation occurs amidst a strict Israeli blackout on reporting human and material losses.
