The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced that the number of South Lebanon martyrs over the past 24 hours has reached 71 killed and injured as a result of ongoing Israeli airstrikes across several areas.
According to the ministry, 31 people were killed and 40 others wounded, including women and children, during a series of strikes carried out in the south.
The escalation comes despite the continuation of a ceasefire agreement, raising concerns about worsening security and humanitarian conditions.
31 Killed and 40 Injured in Intensified Strikes
In a statement, the Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed that 31 people were killed and 40 injured following intensive Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
The Emergency Operations Center affiliated with the ministry said the attacks targeted multiple residential areas, resulting in casualties that included children and women.
Officials described the strikes as a series of large scale attacks carried out within a short timeframe.
Death Toll in Maarka Strike Rises to 8
Additional Bodies Recovered from Rubble
Field sources reported that the death toll from the Israeli airstrike on the town of Maarka in the Tyre district has risen to eight after three additional bodies were recovered from under the rubble of a targeted building.
Rescue teams continued debris removal operations until confirming the final toll from the strike, which occurred a day earlier.
Continued Shelling and Evacuation Warnings
Israeli forces continued shelling areas in southern and eastern Lebanon. Artillery fire targeted villages in the western sector of the Tyre district, including:
Majdal Zoun
Al Mansouri
Zibqin
Warplanes also carried out strikes on Deir Qanoun Al Nahr, Srifa, and Toura, while reconnaissance aircraft were reported flying overhead.
In addition, Israeli authorities renewed an urgent evacuation warning for residents of the city of Nabatieh, prompting fears of further displacement.
Strikes Continue Despite Ceasefire Extension
The Israeli strikes persist despite a ceasefire that began on April 16 and was extended for a second time on May 15 for an additional 45 days.
The continuation of hostilities has raised questions about the durability of the truce and the potential for further escalation.
Observers warn that ongoing attacks may lead to:
A worsening humanitarian crisis in southern Lebanon
Increased displacement of civilians
Greater strain on Lebanon’s healthcare system
Conclusion:
The latest figures on South Lebanon martyrs underscore the intensity of the current escalation, even as a ceasefire remains formally in effect. With continued airstrikes and evacuation warnings, the security and humanitarian outlook in the region remains uncertain.
