Israeli Attacks Kill 8 More in Lebanon as Death Toll Reaches 2,491

Lebanon’s health ministry raised the death toll from the Israeli-Hezbollah war to 2,491, while also reporting 7,719 people wounded, according to figures included by Naharnet that were released Friday.

Naharnet said the ministry’s figures reflected the latest Israel-Hezbollah war that broke out March 2, and it noted that it was the first time the ministry had released new figures since April 17, when a ceasefire went into effect.

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Naharnet added that despite the ceasefire, the death toll rose by 197 in one week because bodies were apparently recovered from areas that previously had been out of reach.

Yeni Safak English similarly said Israeli attacks killed 8 more in Lebanon as the death toll hit 2,491, and it tied the total to Beirut’s Health Ministry.

Yeni Safak English also stated that at least 12 more civilians were injured, bringing the wounded count to 7,719 since March 2.

Anadolu Ajansı reported that the Lebanese Health Ministry said 8 people were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon over the past 24 hours, taking the death toll since March 2 to 2,491, and it said 12 others were injured, pushing injuries to 7,719.

Qatar news agency (QNA) likewise said the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced that the death toll from the Israeli aggression since March 2 had risen to 2,491, with 7,719 wounded.

The reported rise in casualties came as ceasefire efforts were described as continuing and being extended, even as multiple outlets said Israeli operations persisted.

Yeni Safak English said the escalation persisted despite Washington’s announcement of a renewed three-week ceasefire agreement, and it described that the extension followed a previous truce that was “systematically violated by Israeli forces.”

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It also said that on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump revealed that representatives from Israel and Lebanon reached an agreement to prolong the existing ceasefire duration by an additional three weeks, after a second round of high-level negotiations at the White House.

Anadolu Ajansı reported that on Thursday, Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire by three weeks following a second round of high-level negotiations at the White House, where he hosted the ambassadors from both nations in the Oval Office.

Anadolu Ajansı added that the move followed a 10-day ceasefire announced on April 16 that has been violated daily by Israel.

QNA stated that the Israeli army continues its attacks on southern Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire that began on April 16 for ten days and was extended last night for three weeks.

QNA also said the National News Agency reported injuries from Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Yater in southern Lebanon, while the Israeli army carried out a heavy bombing in the town of Taybeh.

Several outlets described the health ministry’s numbers as based on reporting from hospitals and emergency services, while also acknowledging limits on independent verification.

İlke Haber Ajansı said the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health recorded 2,491 deaths and 7,719 injuries since the escalation began on March 2, and it said the latest figures reflected a surge in casualties amid continued Israeli strikes across various parts of the country.

It described Lebanese health officials as saying the victims were civilians, while also stating that “independent verification of exact breakdowns between combatants and non-combatants remains limited in the conflict zone.”

İlke Haber Ajansı added that the ministry’s figures were “based on data from hospitals and emergency services across Lebanon,” and it said no immediate comment was available from Israeli authorities regarding the reported casualties.

Naharnet’s account similarly tied the ministry’s update to the ceasefire timeline, saying it was the first time the ministry had released new figures since April 17, when a ceasefire went into effect.

Naharnet also said the death toll rose by 197 in one week because bodies were apparently recovered from areas that previously had been out of reach.

Qatar news agency (QNA) said the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced the death toll and wounded totals through its Health Emergency Operations Center, describing the cumulative toll as reaching 2,491 dead and 7,719 wounded.

Alongside the nationwide casualty totals, QNA reported specific incidents in southern Lebanon, naming towns where it said injuries and bombings occurred.

QNA said the National News Agency reported several injuries from Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Yater in southern Lebanon.

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It also said the Israeli army carried out a heavy bombing in the town of Taybeh.

QNA placed these reports in the context of the Israeli army continuing its attacks on southern Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire that began on April 16 for ten days and was extended last night for three weeks.

Yeni Safak English also described the pattern of operations as continuing despite ceasefire announcements, saying the escalation persisted despite Washington’s announcement of a renewed three-week ceasefire agreement.

It further said that the current extension followed a temporary ten-day truce declared on April 16 that has reportedly faced daily breaches by Israeli forces despite the formal agreement.

Anadolu Ajansı similarly said the 10-day ceasefire announced on April 16 has been violated daily by Israel.

The casualty figures were presented alongside descriptions of humanitarian and healthcare pressure, and outlets tied the latest update to the continuing conflict phase.

“Güneşli Saturday, April 25, 2026 The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,491, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health”

İlke Haber Ajansı

İlke Haber Ajansı said the updated toll came as the region grappled with the humanitarian impact of the prolonged violence, which it said had also displaced over a million people and strained Lebanon's healthcare system.

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It also said the latest increase followed previous reports that placed the death toll at around 2,454 as of mid-April, highlighting the intensity of recent operations.

Yeni Safak English described medical facilities across Lebanon as continuing receiving casualties as the conflict entered its extended phase, with healthcare infrastructure facing mounting pressure from sustained injury rates.

It said the ministry’s statistics revealed a “concerning ratio of fatalities to injuries,” suggesting intense military engagement affecting densely populated areas.

Naharnet, meanwhile, said the death toll rose by 197 in one week because bodies were apparently recovered from areas that previously had been out of reach, emphasizing that the numbers were still being updated after the ceasefire began on April 17.

Across the reporting, the shared totals of 2,491 dead and 7,719 wounded since March 2 were treated as the latest official baseline for ongoing developments.