Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanondeadly strikes on Lebanon hours after US-Iran ceasefire
Israel conducted intense airstrikes across Lebanon, killing over 200 people, just hours after a US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8, 2026. The Trump administration initially denied Lebanon was part of the deal, despite reports that Trump agreed to its inclusion, sparking disputes with Iran and mediator Pakistan. Trump later urged Netanyahu to scale back attacks and pursue talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, as the fragile truce risks collapse amid ongoing regional tensions.
US Administration
Trump initially stated Lebanon was not covered by the US-Iran ceasefire, attributing confusion to Iranian misunderstanding. He later pressed Netanyahu to reduce strikes and agreed to US-led talks for a separate Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Officials emphasize the deal focused on Iran, not Hezbollah.
Iran and Pakistan
Iran insists the ceasefire explicitly included Lebanon, viewing Israeli strikes as a violation that threatens the entire agreement. Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif publicly announced the truce covered Lebanon and the wider region. Both accuse the US and Israel of breaching terms by continuing attacks.
Israel
Israel maintains the US-Iran ceasefire does not apply to its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Netanyahu agreed to direct talks with Lebanon on disarming the group and establishing peace. Strikes targeted Hezbollah command centers to secure Israel's northern border.
- Hezbollah, Iran's key ally in Lebanon, has fought Israel in multiple wars since 1982.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mediated the US-Iran deal, a rare diplomatic role for Islamabad.
- Israel's 'Operation Eternal Darkness' targeted 100 Hezbollah sites in just 10 minutes.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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