Iratxe García Pérez· S&D

Nuanced

More than 500 civilians were killed in Lebanon under Israeli attacks.

Omissions

• The claim does not specify the time period or distinguish between civilians and combatants. Lebanese government sources reported 2,720 total deaths (including Hezbollah militants) while other sources cite lower civilian-specific figures. OHCHR reported at least 127 civilians killed since the November 2024 ceasefire alone.
• The Wikipedia article cites Lebanese government figures that include both civilians and combatants, not exclusively civilians.

Sources

• PrimaryOHCHR - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsAt least 127 civilians killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire agreement came into effect (November 2024)
• PrimaryUN Media - OHCHR/Israel Lebanon AttacksSince the ceasefire began on 27 November 2024, Israeli military strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 127 civilians
• SecondaryAmnesty International - Israel's extensive destruction of Southern LebanonAs of 15 April 2025, at least 71 civilians, including 14 women and nine children, had been killed
• TertiaryWikipedia - 2024 Israeli invasion of LebanonLebanese government reported Israel killing 2,720 people (includes both civilians and Hezbollah militants)