Beirut, Lebanon, March 9, 2026 (AFP) - Lebanon says 486 killed by Israeli strikes since last Monday

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2026-03-09

The toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon rose to 486 people killed and 1,313 wounded since the start of fighting last week, the Lebanese health ministry said Monday. "The toll of the Israeli aggression from dawn on Monday, March 2, until Monday afternoon, March 9, has risen to 486 martyrs and 1,313 wounded," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry had previously reported a death toll of 394. AFP could not independently verify these figures......

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