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Israel Bombs Beirut in Largest Wave Amid US-Iran Ceasefire Controversy

07 April, 2026.Lebanon.15 sources

Key Takeaways

Israel launches largest wave of airstrikes in Lebanon, hitting Beirut and Bekaa, killing hundreds.
Israel says Iran cease-fire doesn't cover Lebanon, risking collapse of the US-Iran deal.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid strikes, signaling escalation tied to the ceasefire controversy.

Beirut Bombing After Ceasefire

Israeli forces launched their largest wave of airstrikes against Lebanon just hours after a US-Iran ceasefire took effect.

“Israeli forces have carried out a devastating bombardment across Lebanon, killing hundreds of people, hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war on Iran”

Al Jazeera

The Lebanese health ministry reported at least 182 people killed.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu and Trump said the truce did not include Lebanon due to Hezbollah, contradicting Pakistan and Iran.

The Israeli military struck more than a hundred targets in 10 minutes across Beirut and other regions.

The bombing came after five weeks of fighting that killed over 1,500 people in Lebanon.

Ceasefire Scope Dispute

The differing interpretations of the ceasefire deal threatened to unravel the diplomatic breakthrough.

Pakistan announced the ceasefire would include Lebanon, and Iran insisted the deal covered the entire region.

Anadolu Agency

Israel's denial created a diplomatic contradiction as the strikes began.

Trump told PBS that Lebanon was not included because of Hezbollah.

The Strait of Hormuz was closed again by Iran in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Human Cost and Regional Impact

The Israeli strikes hit densely populated urban areas without warning.

“At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn’t apply there At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn’t apply there BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U”