In Lebanon, 2,500 people have been killed and almost 8,000 wounded by Israeli bombs.
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- Omissions
- The claim does not specify the time period, which is critical context. The 2,500 killed figure corresponds to deaths from March 2, 2024 to October 2024.
- By November 2024, the death toll from Israeli strikes had surpassed 3,500 according to Reuters and Lebanese Health Ministry sources.
- The 2,500 figure is outdated as of April 2026; total casualties over the full course of the conflict are significantly higher.
- The Anadolu Agency source (publication date October 2024) could have been known to the MEP, but the data represents a specific snapshot in time.
- Sources
- SecondaryAnadolu Agency2,509 killed and 7,755 injured since March 2, 2024
- SecondaryReutersMore than 3,500 people killed by Israeli strikes over the last year