Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Death Toll Exceeds 3,000

The conflict between Israel>>> and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah>>> in Lebanon>>> has resulted in over 3,000 deaths, including many women and children, and displaced over a million people. Fighting began on March 2 after the United States>>> and Israel>>> attacked Iran>>>. Despite a fragile ceasefire, violence persists, with Israel>>> invading southern Lebanon>>> and bombarding areas, citing efforts to disarm Hezbollah>>>. Hezbollah>>> continues drone attacks on Israel>>> and opposes direct talks with Israel>>>, instead backing Iran>>>'s talks with the United States>>> mediated by Pakistan>>>. Direct talks between Israel>>> and Lebanon>>>, facilitated by the United States>>>, have led to a ceasefire extension, but Lebanese President Joseph Aoun>>> has declined to meet Israeli>>> Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu>>> directly. Casualties include Israeli soldiers, civilians, a defense contractor, and United Nations peacekeeping>>>.