Lebanon: Nearly 3,000 dead since March after Israeli aggression

Published at: 05/05/2026 11:46 AM

The Lebanese Ministry of Health updated the balance of victims this Tuesday, reporting that the death toll has risen to 2,696 and the number of injured to 8,311 since the current escalation began on March 2. The official report highlights that, despite efforts to maintain stability, military actions have left a tragic toll of civilians and health personnel affected.

In this regard, the authorities warned that the operational capacity of hospitals is at its limit due to the constant flow of patients with severe injuries caused by the bombings.

For its part, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) confirmed that in the south of the country alone there were 380 deaths and the destruction of 428 homes during the period of partial truce. The organization reported that the return of displaced persons has been hampered by the level of devastation in border communities, where basic infrastructure has become unusable.

Some residents trying to recover their belongings find their homes reduced to rubble and a total lack of water and electricity services.

Persistent aggressions and violations of ceasefire agreements have generated a crisis of forced displacement that already affects more than one million people across the country.

UNHCR noted that the Israeli blockade on the return of civilians violates the fundamental rights of the population, who are caught between the destruction of their livelihoods and insecurity in temporary shelters. Allegations about the demolition of entire residential buildings suggest a deliberate tactic to prevent the resettlement of local communities in conflict zones.

The Lebanese government reiterated its demand for immediate international intervention to stop hostilities and allow the reconstruction of strategic sectors. The Ministry of Health emphasized that the number of martyrs includes more than a hundred health professionals, further weakening the emergency care network in the country.

As the death toll approaches three thousand, the international community views with concern a conflict that continues to escalate and transform southern Lebanon into an area of humanitarian disaster.

Mazo News Team