16 APR 2026
LebanonSouthern Lebanon

Hezbollah claims high Israeli casualty rate

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:51 UTC · 1 source

Hezbollah has released figures claiming a significant increase in Israeli military casualties in southern Lebanon. The group states that since operations were renewed on February 3, 2024, 565 Israeli officers and soldiers have been injured, averaging 15 per day. Since last Thursday, April 11, the claimed daily injury rate has more than doubled to 31 soldiers per day, with 154 casualties reported in that period. The message concludes with a threat, stating "the hand is still extended, and the rope is around the butcher's neck."

Key Details
Claimed total injuries since Feb 3: 565
Claimed daily average since Feb 3: 15
Claimed injuries since April 11: 154
Claimed daily average since April 11: 31
Sources
TGEnemy Watch — Officialview11h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:51 UTC · First reported: 11h ago