Caretaker Lebanese Health Minister Firas Al-Abiad revealed on Wednesday details on casualties of pager blasts which killed or injured thousands a day earlier.
In a press conference, Al-Abiad put the death toll of the Israeli attack at 12, noting that among the martyrs were an 8-year-old and 10-year-old children.
2,750 people were wounded in the blasts, the Lebanese minister said, adding that 300 of them are in serious condition.
Detailing on the area of the blasts, Al-Abiad said 750 people were wounded in south Lebanon, 150 were wounded in Bekaa, whereas the other 1,850 were injured in Beirut and its southern suburb (Dahiyeh).
Two-thirds of the injured people have been hospitalized, the minister said, noting that 460 operations have been performed so far, most of them were for people who suffered facial injuries.
Four of the victims were from the health sector, the Lebanese minister added.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
