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Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.

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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