Israel Launches 100 Air Strikes in 10 Minutes Across Lebanon, Killing Hundreds

Hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, Israel launched what it described as its most powerful attacks on Lebanon.

“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

Israel said it launched 100 strikes in 10 minutes targeting Hezbollah sites, an assessment Lebanon disputed as civilian areas suffered heavy damage.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon's Civil Defence reported at least 254 people killed and 1,165 wounded.

President Trump stated Lebanon was separate from the deal, while Pakistan said the ceasefire included Lebanon.

French President Macron warned the ceasefire must be fully respected across all areas of confrontation.

The Israeli strikes leveled several buildings in central Beirut, filling the skies with smoke.

Hospitals issued urgent calls for blood donations.

Al-Jazeera Net

Eyewitnesses described panic on the streets with people screaming that others were trapped inside.

The Lebanese capital suffered its heaviest bombardment since the war began.

The Israeli-Lebanese fighting erupted amid diplomatic confusion over whether Lebanon was covered by the ceasefire.

Israel and Trump insisted Lebanon was separate, while Pakistan and Macron disagreed.

Iranian sources said they were ready to exit the ceasefire if violations persisted.

The Guardian called the strike a surprise attack that could unravel the deal.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting oil tanker traffic through a critical energy choke point.

The closure came just hours after the US and Iran agreed to reopen the route as part of the ceasefire.

AtlasPress News Agency

Iran warned it would deliver a regrettable response if attacks on Lebanon continued.

The closing of Hormuz sent oil prices surging nearly 8%.