Mar 16, 2026 6:36 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli air and ground attacks since March 2 has risen to nearly 900 as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, at least 886 people have been killed and 2,141 others injured during Israeli strikes across parts of Lebanon over the past two weeks.
The ministry said the attacks have also affected the country’s health-care system. Medical teams responding to emergencies were among those hit during the strikes.
At least 38 health workers have been killed and another 69 injured while carrying out rescue and medical operations, the ministry said.
Israeli military operations in Lebanon come amid broader regional tensions, raising concerns about further escalation and the humanitarian impact on civilians and essential services.



