Lebanon09 April, 20261 min read
Israel Bombs Beirut Three Hours After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Kills Over 300
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Israeli air strikes hit Beirut and across Lebanon, killing hundreds of people. The strikes occurred amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire framework facing strain.
Unbroken Bombing
Israel intensified its bombing campaign across Lebanon three hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The strikes killed over 300 people nationwide and injured more than 1,800, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
Bombs hit a girls' school in Tyre, killing at least 27 children and wounding scores of pupils and staff. The sustained bombardment targeted southern Beirut, the southern suburbs Hamra and Basta, and key roads and bridges across Lebanon.
Regional Outrage
Egypt and Kuwait issued strong condemnations of the strikes, with Egypt calling it a premeditated attempt to undermine the ceasefire. The UN Secretary-General's acting spokesperson condemned the Israeli strikes and urged seizing the ceasefire opportunity.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called the scale of killing and destruction no less than horrific. Pakistan announced the truce includes Lebanon, a claim both Trump and Netanyahu contradicted.
Ceasefire Undermined
The renewed Israeli bombing came as the U.S.-Iran conflict moved toward resolution while strikes on proxies continued. Iran's Foreign Minister insisted ending the war in Lebanon was part of the deal.
Netanyahu and Trump said the truce did not cover Lebanon. The bombing of Beirut resumed within hours.