Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks
JERUSALEM, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Sunday closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, saying it aimed to prevent growing attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers across the West Bank. The order, the military said, only applies to Israelis and not to Palestinians. A spokesperson said turning Taybeh into a closed military zone was "due to some violent attacks by…
Lebanon's health ministry reports that 16,612 individuals have been killed in Israeli strikes since March 2026, with a significant number of these fatalities among civilians and healthcare workers. The ministry has documented the cumulative death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which now stands at 16,612 as of the latest report.
The offensive initiated by Israel on March 2, 2026, has resulted in 4,335 deaths and 12,277 injuries so far. The health ministry further revealed that healthcare workers have suffered substantial losses, with 135 killed and 410 injured among medical personnel due to 178 Israeli attacks specifically targeting ambulance teams and medical personnel.
Lebanon has witnessed an escalation of Israeli offensive actions, targeting various civilian infrastructure including towns, villages, cities, and critical facilities. These attacks have led to hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and the displacement of approximately 1.5 million Lebanese citizens, most of whom lack official shelter accommodations.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed over 16,000 since March english.ajel.sa
- Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July aljazeera.com
