politics
April 10, 2026
Israeli strikes hit Beirut in an apparent violation of the US-Iran ceasefire
RT’s Steve Sweeney has reported intensified Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire
TL;DR
- Israel has conducted stepped-up air strikes across Lebanon, including central Beirut, after a US-Iran announced two-week ceasefire.
- Mediators stated the ceasefire was meant to include Lebanon, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted it does not apply to the country.
- The strikes hit the densely populated Barbour area of Beirut, a mosque, and continued across southern Lebanon, causing damage and casualties.
- A senior Iranian official vowed to punish Israel for the strikes and violation of ceasefire terms.
- Hezbollah has not claimed attacks since the deal and halted strikes on Israeli targets, awaiting confirmation of a formal ceasefire.
- The escalation follows Israel's military operation against Hezbollah, launched in March after Hezbollah strikes in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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