‘People are afraid’: Lebanese reeling after Israel’s devastating attacks
Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive
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On April 8, 2026, Israel launched its heaviest air attacks on Lebanon in years, killing at least 254 people and injuring over 1,160 across Beirut, its suburbs, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley. The strikes occurred hours after a US-Iran ceasefire brokered by Pakistan took effect, leading to confusion regarding Lebanon's inclusion in the truce. While Pakistan and Iran claimed Lebanon was part of the agreement, the US and Israel asserted otherwise, with President Trump calling it a "separate skirmish." The attacks represent a sharp escalation since Israel intensified its operations in Lebanon in early March amidst its joint war with the US against Iran, despite an existing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah since November 2024. Analysts suggest Israel is attempting to maximize its gains in Lebanon while the situation remains fluid.
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AI-ExtractedNetanyahu claimed the ceasefire “does not include Lebanon”.
Trump says Lebanon was a “separate skirmish”.
At least 254 people were killed and more than 1,160 were injured in dozens of attacks.
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 254 after Iran-US ceasefire.
Since then, relentless Israeli bombardment and a ground invasion have killed some 1,700 people in Lebanon.
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