Israeli injuries from Iran war reach 4,829, with 111 still hospitalized

2026-03-24 - 08:09

Israel's Health Ministry said Tuesday that 4,829 injured people have been transported to hospitals since the start of the war with Iran, with 111 still hospitalized. The ministry said in a statement on X that of those hospitalized, 12 are in serious condition, 21 in moderate condition, and 78 with mild injuries. Continuing casualties The latest figures underscore the ongoing human toll of Iran's retaliatory campaign, which has included thousands of drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli cities since the US-Israeli offensive began. Israeli air defenses have intercepted many projectiles, but some have penetrated, causing casualties and damage. Conflict context A regional escalation has continued to flare since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing over 1,340 people according to Iranian authorities, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolgirls. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation. Multi-front war The conflict has expanded beyond direct Iran-Israel exchanges to include a ground offensive in Lebanon that has displaced over one million people, and ongoing strikes on energy infrastructure across the Gulf region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil supplies, pushing prices above $116 per barrel.