Did Israel attack Lebanon to spoil Iran war ceasefire as soon as it began?
Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US
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Following the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire, Israel launched a surprise wave of attacks on Lebanon, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes, including Beirut. The strikes killed over 300 people, drawing international condemnation. While Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the attacks targeted Hezbollah members, some speculate the strikes aimed to undermine the US-Iran ceasefire, which Netanyahu reportedly opposed. Another theory suggests Israel attempted to assassinate Hezbollah secretary general Naim Qassem. Despite Hezbollah's claim of adhering to the ceasefire, heavy fire resumed between Hezbollah and Israel, raising concerns about the stability of the newly established agreement.
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AI-ExtractedHezbollah had said it had been “notified of a ceasefire” and had been “committed to it since this morning”.
The attacks initially hit more than 100 targets in 10 minutes, including central Beirut.
Israel's surprise mass strikes on Lebanon killed more than 300 people and drew widespread international condemnation.
Netanyahu claimed the strike against Hezbollah was carefully aimed at members of the armed group.
Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated by Israel in 2024.
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