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Middle East Eye • May 3, 2026 15:50

Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,679

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Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 2,679

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health says Israeli attacks have killed 2,679 people across the country since early March.

The ministry reported that 8,229 others have been wounded between 2 March and 3 May, as Israeli strikes continue to hit multiple regions.

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Thu 11:15 - Vatican News

Apostolic Nuncio: Lebanon deserves peace; war is death - Vatican News

Fri 07:00 - DW.com

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Wed 21:16 - Al Jazeera

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Thu 02:55 - France 24

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Thu 11:30 - NPR

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05:52

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01:38

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14:00

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02:55

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02:31

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03:09

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08:27

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07:36

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22:53

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11:30

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22:30

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22:40

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SVT Nyheter (SE)

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The west link is financed without an extension of the congestion tax

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19:53

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07:00

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15:21

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22:30

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21:00

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Vatican News

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11:15

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