Death Toll in Lebanon Reaches 254 After Sweeping Israeli Airstrikes

The Lebanese Civil Defense announced that the death toll from Israel’s heaviest military offensive since March has climbed to 254 across Lebanon, leaving nearly 1,200 people injured. The intense bombardments struck multiple areas, causing the highest casualties in the capital, Beirut, and its southern suburbs, alongside significant losses in regions like Baalbek, Nabatiyeh, and Tyre. Rescue teams continue to frantically search for survivors in the devastated cities, as emergency workers report that numerous victims remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Meanwhile, Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine cautioned that these grim casualty figures are expected to rise further as recovery operations progress through the extensive rubble.