Massive Israeli Airstrikes Target Beirut and Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
On April 8, 2026, the Israeli military conducted its most intense wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since the conflict began, asserting that the regional ceasefire does not apply to Hezbollah. Over 100 targets were hit in ten minutes, including residential neighborhoods in central Beirut, Saida, and Tyre. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least 112 people killed and 800 wounded. The strikes triggered mass panic and significant new displacement as thousands of residents fled densely populated urban centers.
Casualties reported: 112
Displaced: 15000