Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 19, 2026 at 04:47 PM

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Since March 2, over 1,000 people in Lebanon, including 40 healthcare workers, have been killed in intensified Israeli attacks, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attacks, which have also wounded over 2,500, followed rocket launches by Hezbollah into northern Israel after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Israeli bombardment, targeting Hezbollah, has displaced over one million people and included residential buildings and infrastructure. Hezbollah has responded with rocket fire into Israel and ground engagements. The UN human rights chief's office has stated that some Israeli attacks may constitute war crimes, emphasizing the need to distinguish between military and civilian targets.

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United States 30% Volker Turk 30% Iran ×240% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Beirut 50% Lebanese Ministry of Health 60% UN 60% Hezbollah ×270% Israel ×890% Lebanon ×790%

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