Israeli strikes in Lebanon have damaged or destroyed more than 62,000 housing units, according to a government estimate, underscoring the scale of destruction in the ongoing conflict.
Speaking at a news conference, Chadi Abdallah, head of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), said that within roughly 45 days, 21,700 housing units were destroyed while a further 40,500 were damaged, reports Al Jazeera.
He added that during the first three days of a ceasefire, the CNRS recorded the destruction of 428 housing units and damage to 50 others.
Lebanese Environment Minister Tamara Zein told reporters that Israeli strikes did not spare residential areas, civilian infrastructure or places of worship. She also added extensive agricultural land and forested areas have been affected.
Since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah resumed on 2 March, Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed more than 2,400 people and displaced over one million, according to officials.
