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Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon hits at least 558
A boy checks the damage to a building hit in an Israeli airstrike in the southern village of Akbieh, Lebanon, September 24, 2024

LEBANON’S Health Ministry said today that the death toll from Israeli air strikes in Lebanon since early Monday has reached 558, including 50 children and 94 women.

Health Minister Firass Abiad said that 1,835 people were wounded during the same period and were taken to 54 hospitals around Lebanon.

Mr Abiad added that four paramedics were among those killed, and at least 16 paramedics and firefighters were wounded.

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