Over 2,600 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

More than 2,600 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon over the past two months, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, highlighting the growing human cost of the conflict.

The ministry said a total of 2,659 people were killed and 8,183 injured between March 2 and May 2, marking two months since the escalation of Israeli military operations on Lebanese territory.

In the latest 24-hour period alone, at least 41 people were killed and 11 others wounded in fresh air raids, the ministry added.

Despite calls for de-escalation, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with strikes continuing in multiple مناطق across southern Lebanon and beyond.

At the same time, Israeli media reports indicate rising concern within Israel over the evolving tactics of Hezbollah. Analysts say the group’s use of new-generation drones is posing increasing challenges for Israeli forces.

Commentators have warned that the conflict risks turning into a prolonged war of attrition, with troops facing threats from advanced drones, sniper fire, and explosive devices in areas where operations are ongoing.

Some observers have drawn comparisons to Israel’s previous long-term military presence in Lebanon, which lasted nearly two decades and resulted in significant casualties.

There is growing concern that without a political breakthrough or sustained ceasefire, the current conflict could follow a similar trajectory, increasing risks for both sides and prolonging instability in the region.