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Casualties of the 2006 Lebanon War
There were many casualties in the 2006 Lebanon War, leading to condemnation of both sides, however the exact distribution of casualties has been disputed. The Lebanese Higher Relief Council (HRC),[1] UNICEF,[1] and various press agencies and news organizations have stated that most of those killed were Lebanese civilians,[2][3][4][5][6] however the Lebanese government does not differentiate between civilians and combatants in death toll figures. The Israeli government identified 43 Israeli civilians killed by Hezbollah rocket attacks, including four who died of heart attacks during rocket attacks. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) death toll ranges from 118 to 121, depending on the source and whether or not casualties that occurred after the ceasefire are included. The figures for the Hezbollah fighters killed are the most varying, with Hezbollah claiming 250 of its fighters killed, while Israel claimed to have identified 530 dead Hezbollah fighters. The IDF estimates 600–700 dead Hezbollah fighters. Sources can be conflicting.
- ^ a b Associated Press via Jerusalem Post (January 11, 2007). "Human Rights Watch raps Israel, Hizbullah, Egypt"[permanent dead link]. Retrieved August 4, 2007.
- ^ The Washington Post (September 15, 2006). "Rights Group Accuses Hezbollah of 'Indiscriminate' Killing" Retrieved August 4, 2007.
- ^ International Herald Tribune (August 7, 2006). "Lebanese PM admits death toll was incorrect". Retrieved August 4, 2007.
- ^ BBC News (January 17, 2007). "Israeli PM faces calls to resign". Retrieved August 4, 2007.
- ^ BBC News (July 18, 2007). "Timeline: Lebanon". Retrieved August 4, 2007.
- ^ Reuters (July 9, 2007). "Factbox - Costs of war and recovery in Lebanon and Israel". Retrieved August 4, 2007.
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