Israeli Bombing Kills 1,461 Lebanese as Evacuations and Attacks Rage Across Beirut

Israeli forces intensified their bombing of Lebanon's southern suburbs and extended evacuation orders across Beirut.

“Hezbollah has reported firing a cruise missile at an Israeli warship operating 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast, and further claimed to have scored a “direct hit” on the warship”

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The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the death toll had surged to 1,461 since March 2, with 4,430 wounded.

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The deadliest strikes included one that killed seven in Kfarhata, including a 4-year-old child.

Another attack struck Beirut's Jnah neighborhood near Nasrallah's residence, killing four and wounding 39.

The Israeli army warned residents to evacuate vast areas including Haret Hreik and Burj al-Barajneh.

Hospitals were hit multiple times as the assault on Beirut escalated.

Israeli strikes near the Rafik Hariri University Hospital killed at least four people and wounded 39.

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Damage to medical facilities forced evacuations and added to Lebanon's growing healthcare crisis.

Canada called for a ceasefire as it delivered emergency medical supplies.

Israel extended evacuation zones into central Beirut, increasing pressure on residents.

Hezbollah claimed to have fired a cruise missile at an Israeli warship, claiming a direct hit.

“Escalating Conflict: Airstrikes Over Lebanon's Villages Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in increasing casualties, with a recent attack killing seven, including a young child”

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The IDF denied knowledge of any such incident.

The conflict had already displaced more than a million people in Lebanon.

UN agencies warned chronic shortages of food, water, and fuel.

Iran's network of militant proxies infused the conflict with unpredictable dynamics.