Since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri in 2005, Lebanon has witnessed a wave of politically motivated killings, violent clashes, and mysterious deaths tied to high-stakes investigations. These events have shaped Lebanon’s fragile stability, highlighting the deadly intersection of politics, militancy, and impunity. From explosions that shook the capital to targeted assassinations of journalists, officers, and political figures — the toll is staggering. This report documents the full scope of verified and suspected killings from 2005 to 2025, totaling 417 to 422 deaths across major events, investigations, and retaliations involving both state and non-state actors.
I. High-Impact National Events
Rafic Hariri Assassination (2005): 22 dead
May 7 Armed Clashes (2008): 104 dead
Beirut Port Explosion (2020): 218 dead
II. Political Assassinations (2005–2021)
Samir Kassir (2005): 1 dead
George Hawi (2005): 1 dead
Gebran Tueni (2005): 3 dead
Pierre Amine Gemayel (2006): 1 dead
Walid Eido (2007): 10 dead
Antoine Ghanem (2007): 7 dead
François al-Hajj (2007): 1 dead
Wissam Eid (2008): 4 dead
Mohamad Chatah (2013): 8 dead
Lokman Slim (2021): 1 dead
Total: 37 dead
III. Security Officials Killed Due to Investigations
Wissam Eid (2008): 4 dead
François al-Hajj (2007): 1 dead
Wissam al-Hassan (2012): 3 dead
Total: 8 dead
IV. Beirut Port Explosion Case-Linked Deaths (Suspicious Circumstances)
Joseph Skaf (2017): 1 dead
Charbel Hobeika (2020): 1 dead
Nizar Najjar (2021): 1 dead
Total: 3 dead
V. Civilian Deaths After Beirut Port Explosion
Post-Blast Aftermath (2020–2023): Estimated 5–10 additional deaths due to suicide, medical neglect, or protest-related casualties tied to state collapse and lack of justice.
Total: 5–10 dead
Lebanese Forces Members Killed
Elias Hasrouni (2023): 1 dead
Pascal Sleiman (2024): 1 dead
Total: 2 dead
Lebanese Army Pilot Killed
First Lieutenant Samer Hanna (2008): 1 dead Details: Killed when Hezbollah forces shot down a Lebanese Army helicopter over southern Lebanon.
Total: 1 dead
Final Summary of All Verified & Credibly Reported Deaths:
Total from Major Attacks: 344
Total from Assassinations: 37
Total from Investigative/Linked Deaths: 8
Total from Port Case-Linked Deaths: 3
Total from Post-Blast Civilian Fallout: 5–10 Total
Lebanese Forces Members Killed: 2
Total Lebanese Army Pilot Killed: 1
Overall Estimated Total: 417–422 Dead
Rafic Hariri Assassination (2005): 22 dead May 7 Clashes (2008): 104 dead Beirut Port Explosion (2020): 218 dead Political Assassinations (2005–2021): 37 dead Security Officials Killed in Investigations: 8 dead Beirut Port Case–Linked Deaths (Suspicious): 3 dead Post-Port Civilian Fallout Deaths: 5–10 dead Lebanese Forces Figures Assassinated: 2 dead Lebanese Army Pilot Killed (2008): 1 dead
Total Deaths: 417–422 confirmed and suspected politically linked fatalities
