Lebanese death toll climbs above 3,700 as Israeli strikes spur protests

Hundreds gathered in Dahieh, a south Beirut suburb, on 10 June to mourn the dead and back Iran and Hezbollah amid the ongoing Israeli offensive against Lebanon. Protesters carried flags, sang resistance songs and displayed banners demanding Israel’s disappearance. One demonstrator said, “I am celebrating for Sayyed Hassan, for the people and for all of us. Together we wish Israel disappears and the people can return to their land.”

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported that since the conflict began on 2 March, the death toll has risen to roughly 3,700 civilians, with more than 11,000 injured. Recent Israeli airstrikes hit Tyre, Sidon, Qalila, Mansouri, Zibqin and other southern towns, killing dozens and wounding many. Iran responded with missile launches targeting Israel, warning of further attacks if strikes continue. The United States is slated to host a new round of talks in Washington on 22 June to seek a broader cease‑fire, though Hezbollah has rejected the proposal.

The violence compounds a regional crisis that involves Lebanon, Israel, Iran and international diplomatic efforts.