Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallApril 9, 2026 at 04:52 PM

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Following a US-Iran ceasefire in April 2026, Israel launched air strikes on Lebanon, resulting in over 250 deaths and prompting Iran to reimpose its Strait of Hormuz blockade. The dispute centers on whether the ceasefire included Israel's actions in Lebanon, with Pakistan claiming it did and Israel denying it. The US sided with Israel, calling the violence a separate issue. The ceasefire, brokered without Israel's active involvement, has led to political pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as none of Israel's war aims were achieved. Negotiations based on Iran's 10-point peace plan are set to begin, potentially allowing Iran to retain its nuclear stock and benefit financially.

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President Donald Trump calling the violence in Lebanon “a separate skirmish”.

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Israel said the strikes on Lebanon weren’t included in the ceasefire.

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Pakistan, which brokered the agreement, said the Israeli strikes on Lebanon were included in the ceasefire.

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More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.

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Israel bombarded Lebanon on Wednesday, killing hundreds, injuring thousands and prompting Iran to reimpose its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Islamabad 30% Pakistan 40% Hezbollah 40% Benjamin Netanyahu ×250% Donald Trump ×260% Strait of Hormuz ×360% United States ×470% Iran ×970% Lebanon ×680% Israel ×1090%

Keywords

ceasefire 100% israeli attacks 90% lebanon 80% iran 70% us-iran relations 60% strait of hormuz 60% peace negotiations 50% political pressure 40% nuclear stock 40%