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Lebanon: Death Toll at 900, One-Third Children

HeadlineAug 03, 2006

Earlier today in Beirut, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said the death toll from Israel’s invasion has reached 900 people.

  • Lebanon Prime Minister Fouad Siniora: “It is taking an enormous toll on human life and infrastructure and has totally ravaged our country and shattered our economy. Over 900 killed and 3,000 injured so far and the number is still rising.”

According to Prime Minister Siniora, one-third of the casualties are children under the age of twelve. The number of refugees has also reached one million people.

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