Israel Kills Over 2,167 in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Airstrikes and Fighting

The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon surged past 2,167, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

The ministry stated that the number of injured had increased to 7,061.

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The Israeli military pressed on with bombarding southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington.

The Ministry of Health reported that three paramedics had been killed in Israeli attacks.

The attacks have displaced around 1.5 million Lebanese civilians.

The UN warned of rising disease risks in overcrowded displacement centers.

Fierce fighting continued between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters in Bint Jubail.

Heavy artillery attacks were reported near the coastal city of Tyre.

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Hezbollah again fired dozens of rockets at northern Israel.

Israeli forces struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets within 24 hours.

Israeli Chief of Staff said troops were continuing to advance.

Hezbollah lawmaker castigated Lebanese authorities for direct negotiations with Israel.

Lebanon and Israel held their first direct negotiations in decades during a U.S.-hosted meeting in Washington.

Media reports suggested a one-week temporary ceasefire might be announced.

The Israeli Security Cabinet was set to discuss the truce proposal at Washington's request.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed hope the meeting would mark the beginning of ending the suffering.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem urged Beirut to cancel the meeting.

The Israeli military's bombardment has caused widespread destruction and displacement.

Tyre was under Israeli evacuation order but seen as a refuge of last resort.

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Residents described shattered buildings and debris-strewn streets.

Mourners gathered for the funeral of 19-year-old Ghadir Baalbaki.

Many families cannot return to home villages to bury their dead.

At least 260 women, 172 children, and 91 medical workers have been killed.