Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

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The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000.

The health ministry reported this on Monday despite a fragile ceasefire.

Fighting began on March 2 when Hezbollah fired at Israel after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

Israel has since invaded southern Lebanon and bombarded Beirut, targeting Hezbollah’s rearming efforts.

More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.

Groundbreaking talks between Israel and Lebanon, facilitated by the U.S., produced a ceasefire starting April 17.

Hezbollah is not part of the talks, and tensions remain high.

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