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Lebanon Airstrikes: Casualties and International Response
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon cause significant casualties, including UN peacekeepers. Lebanese officials appeal to UNESCO for protection of cultural heritage, while France engages in diplomatic efforts.
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Israel Defense ForcesHezbollahUnited NationsUnescoLebanese Army
Jean-Noël BarrotIsrael KatzYoav GallantAudrey AzoulayNajat Saliba
- What diplomatic efforts are underway to address the conflict?
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited Israel and met with Israeli officials, including the new Defense Minister, to discuss the ongoing conflict. He also met with Palestinian Authority officials in Ramallah.
- How have civilians affected by the airstrikes reacted to the events?
- Residents in areas targeted by Israeli airstrikes have expressed outrage and fear, describing the attacks as indiscriminate and causing significant damage to civilian property.
- What is the death toll and number of injured from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon?
- Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least four people and injured several others, including UN peacekeepers. The attacks targeted various locations, including near Beirut's international airport and a Lebanese army checkpoint in Sidon.
- What action have Lebanese officials taken in response to damage near historical sites?
- Lebanese lawmakers have appealed to UNESCO for protection of the country's cultural heritage following Israeli airstrikes near archaeological sites in Baalbek and Tyre. They claim that Israel is violating international law and human rights.
- What is the overall casualty count reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health since the start of the conflict?
- The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that at least 3,000 people have died and around 13,500 have been injured in Lebanon since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in 2023.