Several people reported killed in fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM

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Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks

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New Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed several people, including at least seven in Abbassiyeh, following a day of intense bombardment. The attacks, which targeted towns and infrastructure, come despite a recently announced US-Iran ceasefire that Tehran claims includes Lebanon. Israel claims to have killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, a close aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in overnight strikes in Beirut and targeted crossings over the Litani River. The Lebanese army reported that four of its soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday. The ongoing attacks raise questions about the US-Iran ceasefire and reflect a deeper alignment between Israel and the US, with Israel reportedly aiming to disarm Hezbollah. Hezbollah entered the war in retaliation for the killing of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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Hezbollah said it had carried out four attacks targeting Israeli sites and forces in northern Israel and southern Lebanon.

factual — Hezbollah90% confidence

Four Lebanese soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday.

factual — Lebanese army90% confidence

New Israeli air strikes have killed more people in southern Lebanon a day after 200 people died.

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Israel carried out overnight strikes in Beirut, claiming the killing of Ali Yusuf Harshi, a close aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem.

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An Israeli strike on the town of Abbassiyeh killed at least seven people and wounded several others.

factual — Lebanon’s National News Agency80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Tyre 30% Beirut ×230% Ali Khamenei 30% Ali Yusuf Harshi 40% Naim Qassem ×250% United States ×470% Iran ×470% Hezbollah ×780% Lebanon ×785% Israel ×1190%

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israeli attacks 100% lebanon 90% hezbollah 80% ceasefire 70% us-iran truce 70% air strikes 60% israeli military 50% ali yusuf harshi 40% naim qassem 40%