Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health has reported that Israeli strikes across the country have killed 2,659 people and injured 8,183 over the past two months.
In its latest update, the ministry confirmed that the casualties were recorded between 2 March and 2 May, marking exactly two months since Israeli attacks intensified on Lebanese territory, reports Al Jazeera.
The ministry added that in the past 24 hours alone, Israeli raids killed 41 people and injured 11 others.
Meanwhile, Israeli media outlets have highlighted growing internal debate over Hezbollah’s use of new-generation drones, which are being described as offering the group a strategic edge.
Television programmes and commentators in Israel are increasingly raising concerns that the military may be entering a prolonged war of attrition. Reports suggest that troops are facing heightened risks from fibre-optic drones, sniper attacks and explosive devices allegedly planted in villages where Israeli forces are operating.
Analysts have described the discussions as intense, warning that Israeli forces could become increasingly vulnerable if the conflict drags on.
Observers have also drawn parallels with Israel’s 20-year occupation of Lebanon, a period marked by significant military losses.
Concerns are mounting within Israel that the current conflict could follow a similar trajectory if forces do not withdraw or if tensions escalate further and any ceasefire is broken.
