Israel Bombs Lebanon Hours Into US-Iran Ceasefire; Trump Threatens Strikes
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Israel Bombs Lebanon Hours Into US-Iran Ceasefire; Trump Threatens Strikes

08 April, 2026.Lebanon.39 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Israel launches large-scale strikes on Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire, killing hundreds.
  • Netanyahu says the ceasefire excludes Lebanon.
  • Iran warns it could withdraw from the ceasefire if attacks continue.

Israel Attacks Lebanon

Israel launched massive airstrikes across Lebanon just hours after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

The Lebanese health ministry reported at least 182 people killed, the deadliest single day of the Israel-Hezbollah war.

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Netanyahu stated the ceasefire "will not include Hezbollah" and insisted operations will continue and intensify.

The strikes hit Hezbollah strongholds in Dahiyeh and extended into central Beirut and the Chouf mountains.

Pakistans Prime Minister said the ceasefire would include Lebanon -- a contradiction that exposed the fragility of the accord.

Iran Threatens to Withdraw

Iran warned it may withdraw from the ceasefire if Israeli strikes continue.

The IRGC announced Iran would withdraw if Israel violates the truce by attacking Hezbollah.

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Iranian forces declared they would respond with full force to any error by the enemy.

The Strait of Hormuz was sealed again by Iran after fresh violence in Lebanon.

Trump Pushes Strikes, Defense Overhaul

Trump doubled down on the war despite escalating violence.

A ten-day security liaison between Trump and Netanyahu produced a war plan.

The Pentagon was investigating a possible assassination of Khamenei.

Trump threatened to target Lebanon's infrastructure if the region did not subside.

Disputed Chronologies and Media Coverage

Iranian media linked Obama and Netanyahu to the threat of response.

The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

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Protests included a million-strong mobilization near Isfahan.

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