At least 3,768 killed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon since October 2023, health ministry says

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed at least 3,768 people and wounded 15,699 more since October 2023, the  Lebanese health ministry said on Monday. 

The death toll comes as Israel pounded Lebanon and Hezbollah fired hundreds of projectiles into Israel on Monday. 

The escalation is taking place amid reports that Israel and Hezbollah are inching close to a ceasefire. 

The UN's senior envoy to the security council, Muhannad Hadi, called on all parties involved in the conflict to "accept a ceasefire". 

"The situation remains grave across the region," Hadi told the Security Council on behalf of UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland.

"I welcome the ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a cessation of hostilities and urge the parties to accept a ceasefire anchored in the full implementation of UNSCR 1701," Hadi added.