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Middle East Eye • June 20, 2026 14:24

Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday

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Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday

Lebanon's health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli attacks since 2 March have killed more than 4,000 people, including 135 health and emergency workers, and wounded 12,121 others.

The latest figures came after the final death toll from Israeli strikes on Friday rose to 83, with 141 wounded.

Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon on 19 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)

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Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday

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