Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete April 9, 2026 at 01:46 PM

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Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain

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Following Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed at least 303 people, an Iranian minister told the BBC that Israel gravely violated the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Iran claims the deal, disputed by the US and Israel, covers Lebanon. Israel stated the strikes targeted Hezbollah command centers. Both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun have expressed willingness to engage in direct negotiations, with Israel aiming to disarm Hezbollah and establish peaceful relations. Hezbollah claims to have responded to ceasefire violations and will continue attacks until "Israeli-American aggression" ends.

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Netanyahu instructed his cabinet to 'open direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible'.

quote — Benjamin Netanyahu100% confidence

At least 303 people were killed on Wednesday in air strikes.

statistic — Lebanese health ministry95% confidence

Hezbollah said it fired at Israel overnight in response to ceasefire violations.

factual — Hezbollah90% confidence

Lebanon was covered by the two-week US-Iran deal, according to Iran.

factual — Iranian minister Saeed Khatibzadeh90% confidence

Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday constituted a 'grave violation' of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

quote — Iranian minister Saeed Khatibzadeh90% confidence

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Key Player Opposition Context

BBC ×240% Joeseph Aoun 40% Benjamin Netanyahu ×260% United States ×270% Iran ×270% Hezbollah ×580% Saeed Khatibzadeh ×280% Lebanon ×790% Israel ×690%

Keywords

ceasefire 100% lebanon 90% israel 90% israeli strikes 90% hezbollah 80% iran 70% us-iran agreement 60% negotiations 60% military conflict 50% disarmament 40%