The death toll in Lebanon from relentless Israeli strikes has risen to 850, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. On Monday, the ministry said Israel’s military has killed at least 111 children and 67 women. The number of wounded has climbed to 2,141 people, including 332 children and 362 women. The latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began on March 2. Israel says it is striking Hezbollah militants and infrastructure. The Israeli strikes have mostly been in southern and eastern Lebanon as well as parts of Beirut, and have targeted buildings, vehicles and even tents for internally displaced people. More than 800,000 people – nearly one out of every seven residents of Lebanon – have been displaced after Israel ordered people to evacuate large swathes of the country.
Death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes rises to 886
Published on: March 17, 2026 8:12 AM