World reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edna MohamedApril 8, 2026 at 09:47 PM

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Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

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Following a US-Iran ceasefire, Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Lebanon, initiating widespread air strikes on March 2. The attacks, targeting areas including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, reportedly aimed at over 100 Hezbollah command centers. According to Lebanon's Civil Defence, the strikes resulted in at least 254 deaths and 1,165 injuries, prompting urgent calls for medical assistance and blood donations. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the attacks as a war crime, while Hezbollah asserted its right to respond. The international community faces pressure to address the situation as tensions escalate.

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Key Claims (5)

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Hezbollah said it had a “right” to respond to the attacks.

quote — Hezbollah100% confidence

Attacks on densely populated areas are a “full-fledged war crime.”

quote — Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri100% confidence

Israel launched an intense bombardment across Lebanon hours after a US-Iran ceasefire.

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Israeli attacks have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others.

statistic — Lebanon’s Civil Defence90% confidence

The attack was Israel's largest coordinated assault on Lebanon since March 2.

factual — Israeli military80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Sidon 35% Mount Lebanon 35% Bekaa Valley 40% Elias Chlela 40% Beirut ×250% Nabih Berri 50% Iran ×260% United States 60% Hezbollah ×270% Israel ×590% Lebanon ×1095%

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