Israel Kills Over 300 in Deadly 10-Minute Lebanon Strikes, Vows Continued Attacks
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Israel Kills Over 300 in Deadly 10-Minute Lebanon Strikes, Vows Continued Attacks

10 April, 2026.Lebanon.141 sources

Key Takeaways

  • More than 300 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon in a single day.
  • Netanyahu authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon.
  • Attacks threaten to derail the US-Iran ceasefire and regional diplomacy.

Deadliest Day in Lebanon

Israel's military launched over 100 strikes across Lebanon in a 10-minute bombardment on March 11, killing at least 303 people.

Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Hezbollah while announcing surprise direct talks with Lebanon.

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The Guardian described the strikes as one of the worst mass-killings in Lebanon since the civil war.

The strikes hit densely packed commercial and residential areas during rush hour.

Civilian Toll and Destruction

The strikes killed civilians across Lebanon, including in Beirut neighborhoods not traditionally associated with Hezbollah.

Omar Rakha woke up face down on the street after two bombs destroyed the building next to his.

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The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah command and control centers, but residents said the strikes mainly killed civilians.

More than 1.1 million people had been displaced by Israeli bombing over the last month.

Seven key bridges were bombed in southern Lebanon, effectively cutting the region off.

Disputed Ceasefire Coverage

Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, which Iran and Pakistan said included Lebanon.

Israel and the United States insisted Lebanon was not part of the deal.

Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif announced a ceasefire including Lebanon, but Netanyahu contradicted that hours later.

The contradiction threatened to derail the ceasefire.

Netanyahu announced direct talks while insisting attacks would continue.

International Reactions and Aftermath

The strikes drew widespread international condemnation and concern.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Israel’s attacks on Lebanon should not be happening.

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The American death toll from the broader Iran war stood at 13 service members.

The Guardian described the strikes as a massacre that killed more than 200 people in Lebanon.

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