On Thursday, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 2,867 people have lost their lives and 13,047 others have been injured since the onset of the Israeli military offensive.
The impact on medical facilities and personnel has been devastating, with Lebanese Health Minister Firas Al-Abyad confirming that 172 healthcare workers have been killed and eight hospitals have been rendered inoperable due to sustained bombardments.
Al-Abyad expressed frustration over what he described as insufficient international response to the humanitarian crisis, particularly in Lebanon and Gaza, where both regions are enduring heavy damage to infrastructure and civilian casualties. Calls from the Lebanese government for international intervention to halt the attacks have yet to yield effective action, leaving the country’s medical infrastructure severely compromised.
While the Lebanese population continues to face widespread violence, destruction, and displacement, conflicting reports on a potential ceasefire have circulated in both Lebanese and Israeli media. According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, a draft ceasefire agreement has reportedly been prepared and could be announced in the coming days, which may alleviate the ongoing violence. However, Channel 12 Israel has reported that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are simultaneously preparing for an expanded ground operation in Lebanon, acknowledging that ceasefire negotiations might be prolonged.
The Haaretz newspaper further noted that while there have been advancements in outlining the terms of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, uncertainty remains as to whether the agreement would be accepted by Hezbollah, given the concurrent Israeli military operations in Gaza. This dual-front conflict underscores the ongoing complexity of securing an immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, as the war in Gaza exacerbates the regional tensions and complicates diplomatic efforts.
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