Lebanese Health Ministry Reports Over 1,300 Casualties in Israeli Attacks Since Ceasefire
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Despite a U.S.-sponsored ceasefire agreement, ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in over 1,300 casualties since November 28, 2024, according to data released Friday by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The escalating violence underscores the fragility of the current peace and raises concerns about a potential resurgence of large-scale conflict in the region.
Ceasefire Violations and Rising Toll
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 335 people have been killed and 973 others wounded as a result of Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory between November 28, 2024, and November 27, 2025. This brings the total number of victims to 1,308 individuals. The Ministry’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center compiled the tally, highlighting the sustained impact of the attacks on the civilian population.
“These attacks resulted in the death of 335 people and the wounding of 973 others with varying injuries,” a ministry spokesperson stated.
Background: The 2024 Ceasefire and Prior Conflict
The current situation stems from a U.S.-sponsored cessation of hostilities agreement reached in November 2024 between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah. This agreement brought an end to a period of intense aggression initiated by Israel against Lebanon in October 2023, a conflict that tragically claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people and injured approximately 17,000 others.
However, despite the ceasefire’s implementation a year ago, reports indicate that Israel has consistently violated the agreement through near-daily attacks on Lebanon. Notably, Hezbollah has not engaged in reciprocal attacks, raising questions about the dynamics of the ongoing conflict and the motivations behind the continued Israeli actions.
Implications and Future Concerns
The continued violations of the ceasefire and the rising casualty count paint a grim picture of the situation in Lebanon. The lack of a corresponding response from Hezbollah suggests a strategic restraint, but the ongoing attacks risk escalating tensions and potentially unraveling the fragile peace.
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health’s report serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of the conflict and the urgent need for a durable and fully respected ceasefire. The international community must prioritize diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further loss of life.
https://twitter.com/mophleb – The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health shared the casualty tally on X (formerly Twitter) on November 28, 2025.