Israel says it killed over 2,000 Hezbollah militants in Lebanon operations
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 6
Israel says it killed over 2,000 Hezbollah militants in Lebanon operations
6 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 6
The military told the Wall Street Journal the toll covers operations since 2 March; Lebanon's health ministry has reported more than 2,700 deaths overall.
In Zelaya in the Bekaa Valley, four people were killed in an air strike, including two women and an elderly man, while state media said the mayor and three relatives died.
Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli forces in four towns after 19 attacks the previous day, while Israel said two soldiers were injured by a drone and it was striking Hezbollah sites.
In the aftermath of 'Black Wednesday,' how reliable are the competing casualty claims, and what is the real impact on civilian populations?
How are the lives of over a million displaced Lebanese civilians being affected by Israel's new 'security zone' and ongoing airstrikes?
With both sides accusing each other of ceasefire violations, what would it take to achieve a truly lasting peace between Israel and Hezbollah?
From March to May 2026, Hezbollah's rocket attack on northern Israel reignited intense conflict, prompting the IDF to launch massive airstrikes across Lebanon, including a devastating wave on April 8 that caused over 360 deaths and widespread displacement. Israeli operations targeted Hezbollah's fighters and infrastructure, aiming to weaken the group, but Hezbollah continued rocket attacks and guerrilla tactics, sustaining its offensive capabilities. The conflict triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 2,000 Lebanese civilians killed, more than 1 million displaced, and critical damage to healthcare and infrastructure. Fragile ceasefires and ongoing diplomatic efforts face major obstacles, while the risk of regional escalation remains high amid unresolved Iran-Israel tensions and Hezbollah's resilience.