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Israel Bombs Beirut in Largest Assault Since Lebanon War Began as Ceasefire Collapses

08 April, 2026.Lebanon.12 sources

Key Takeaways

Israel says the Iran-US ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon.
Israel launched its largest coordinated strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut.
Beirut hit in mass strikes, described as the capital's worst attack.

Israel Bombs Beirut

Israel carried out its largest bombing campaign in Lebanon since the war began, striking over 100 Hezbollah-related targets.

“Israel's military said Wednesday its forces would continue their campaign against Hezbollah fighters, claiming the ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Lebanon”

Asharq Al-Awsat

The truce applied everywhere including Lebanon according to Pakistan, Iran, and the US, but Netanyahu insisted Lebanon was excluded.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel's military warned residents to evacuate an area more than 40 kilometers inside Lebanon.

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported dozens killed in the latest strikes.

Ceasefire Divides Allies

The Iran-US ceasefire revealed deep fissures in the alliance fighting Iran and its regional proxies.

Trump announced the truce less than two hours before his own deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Drop Site News

Iranian state media said the agreement included ending the war against all components of the axis of resistance.

The divergence between Israel's position and the US-Pakistan-Iran framework left Lebanon the most dangerous open question.

Human Cost and Displacement

Over 1,530 Lebanese have been killed since the conflict began, mostly in southern and central Lebanon.

“What you need to know - Trump says he has agreed 'to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks' - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US has achieved a 'historic and overwhelming vitory on the battlefield' - Iran's Supreme National Security Council has reportedly accepted the two-week ceasefire - The agreement hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz - World leaders and global markets have welcomed the news of the truce - The ceasefire deal comes after Trump had escalated his rhetoric towards Iran, warning Tuesday that a 'whole civilization' would 'die' unless Tehran reopened the crucial waterway - US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan on Friday - Israel strikes Lebanon after saying the ceasefire deal doesn't include Lebanon Welcome to DW's coverage of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on Wednesday, April 8: Abu Dhabi arrests hundreds for 'spreading misinformation' Abu Dhabi police said in a post on X that they had arrested almost 400 people for posting messages or photos related to Iran's attacks over the past month”