Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon climbs to 3,151

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli air strikes have killed 3,151 people and wounded 9,571 since 2 March, according to a statement carried by the National News Agency.

The ministry said Israeli forces intensified attacks across southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday, despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 22.

Health officials said the dead include 123 medics, at least 210 children and nearly 300 women, underlining the heavy civilian toll of Israel’s continuing assault.