Casualties and Military Actions in Nahariya and Baalbek
On November 3, 2024, Israeli media reported the death of a 57-year-old man in Nahariya due to injuries sustained from shrapnel caused by a missile fired from Lebanon. This incident occurred a week prior, on October 23, when Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching a significant missile barrage on Nahariya, located in the Western Galilee region. The Israeli army has since issued new evacuation orders for residents of Baalbek, Lebanon, citing the presence of Hezbollah facilities in the area as justification for potential military action.
The Israeli Home Front Command has activated sirens along the northern border, responding to a series of projectiles launched from Lebanon. The army's spokesman urged residents of Baalbek and the village of Douris to evacuate and maintain a safe distance of at least 500 meters from identified Hezbollah sites. The Israeli military reported intercepting several missiles aimed at Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee, although some projectiles fell in open areas without causing damage.
Escalating Conflict and Casualties
The ongoing conflict has seen a significant escalation, with Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanese towns, including Burghaz and Tebnin, in response to missile attacks. Reports indicate that a vehicle was struck by missile shrapnel near Tiberias, and sirens were activated in various locations, including Acre and the Upper Galilee. Hezbollah has countered by targeting Israeli military positions, claiming to have destroyed a Merkava tank, resulting in casualties among its crew.
Since the beginning of the Israeli ground operations in Lebanon on September 30, the Israeli army has reported the deaths of 38 soldiers, while Israeli airstrikes have led to over 1,900 fatalities in Lebanon according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to engage in military actions, with Hezbollah launching missiles and the Israeli army conducting air raids across Lebanon.
