Israel Kills Over 300 in Lebanon Despite US-Iran Ceasefire Including Lebanon

The US-Iran ceasefire was immediately mired in confusion over whether it applied to Lebanon.

“A group of Democrats in the United States has condemned Israel’s intensifying attacks on Lebanon, stressing that the escalation risks collapsing the ceasefire between the US and Iran and reigniting a regional war”

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Pakistan unambiguously said the truce applies to Lebanon, and Iranian officials emphasized that as well.

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Israel contradicted that account and launched one of its deadliest attacks on Lebanon less than 24 hours after the agreement was reached.

Trump and his aides denied that Lebanon was part of the deal, with Vice President JD Vance suggesting there was a legitimate misunderstanding.

Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon even as he instructed his government to open direct negotiations.

Netanyahu instructed his government to open direct negotiations with Lebanon despite insisting there was no ceasefire.

The US State Department confirmed it would host talks next week in Washington.

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Lebanese officials insisted there would be no negotiations under fire.

The dichotomy between Israel's military campaign and diplomatic overtures underscored the complexity.

The Guardian noted that Israel's surprise mass strikes were speculated to be aimed at undermining the US-Iran ceasefire.

A group of US Democrats condemned Israel's intensifying attacks on Lebanon.

“Live updates: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire Israeli strikes on Wednesday without warning killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, Lebanon’s health ministry said”

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Congressman Dave Min wrote that Netanyahu continues to escalate the war and kill civilians.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said Lebanon must be included for the ceasefire to become permanent.

Rashida Tlaib renewed her call for a war powers resolution.

Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin expressed solidarity with her Lebanese American constituents.

Omar Abdullah urged the US to rein in Israel to ensure the ceasefire holds.

He said the war was imposed on Iran rather than initiated by it.

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He critiqued Trump's inconsistent statements.

He questioned the unclear objectives of the conflict.

He suggested India's strong ties with Israel have constrained its diplomatic leverage.