At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn’t apply there

Around 9 April 2026, Israel carried out large strikes across Lebanon, including central Beirut, after saying the truce between the US and Iran did not apply there. The US also said Lebanon was not part of the truce. The Associated Press and the Washington Post reported at least 182 people killed, while Lebanon's health ministry, cited by Haaretz, put the toll at over 200 killed across the country. Euronews reported more than 1,000 wounded.

The Israeli military said it killed the secretary of Hezbollah's leader and a nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem. Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israel, citing a ceasefire violation, and the Times of Israel reported some 70 rockets fired from Lebanon. Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Hezbollah 'wherever necessary', and the strikes put the US-Iran ceasefire in doubt. Lebanon observed a national day of mourning.