Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health has said that Israeli attacks across the country have killed 2,659 people and injured 8,183 over the past two months.
In its latest update, the ministry said the casualties were recorded between March 2 and May 2, marking exactly two months since the escalation of Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory.
It further reported that in the latest 24-hour period alone, 41 people were killed and 11 others wounded in Israeli raids.
Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Meanwhile, Israeli media has reported growing internal debate over Hezbollah’s use of new-generation drones, which are being described as a strategic advantage for the group.
Israeli news programmes and commentators are increasingly discussing concerns that the military is becoming stuck in a war of attrition, with troops facing risks from fibre-optic drones, sniper fire and explosive devices allegedly planted in villages where Israeli forces are operating.
The discussions have been described as heated, with analysts warning that Israeli forces could become vulnerable in prolonged operations.
Observers also noted that the situation recalls Israel’s past 20-year occupation of Lebanon, during which significant military losses were reported.
There is growing concern in Israel that the current conflict could resemble that period if forces do not withdraw or if the situation escalates further and a ceasefire is broken.
Source: Al Jazeera