Lebanon’s Prime Minister has announced a day of national mourning on Thursday following extensive Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other parts of the country. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that at least 189 people have died and 890 others have been injured as a result of these attacks.<\/p>\n
The Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Health issued a statement emphasizing that these figures are preliminary and that the number of casualties may rise as search efforts continue and more injured individuals are transferred to hospitals. The airstrikes have reached the heart of the capital, Beirut, striking various areas of the city and other regions.<\/p>\n
According to official sources, the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon has also been targeted by airstrikes at least eight times, resulting in 29 deaths and 51 injuries. Lebanese officials have described the attacks as extensive and unprecedented.<\/p>\n
The declaration of national mourning in Lebanon comes amid growing concerns over the escalation of hostilities and increasing civilian casualties. Health organizations in the country have reported ongoing efforts to tend to the wounded and assess the extent of the damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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