Lebanon says over 62,000 homes damaged or destroyed in Israeli attacks

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have damaged or destroyed more than 62,000 housing units, according to a government estimate.

Officials said around 21,700 homes were destroyed and 40,500 damaged within about 45 days of fighting. An additional 428 homes were destroyed and 50 were damaged in the first three days of the ceasefire.

Lebanese Environment Minister Tamara al-Zein told reporters that the attacks also hit places of worship, while also causing widespread damage to farmland and forests.