Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say

Author: Simon Speakman CordallPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Lebanon

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Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say

Just hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, Israel bombarded Lebanon, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. Pakistan, which brokered the agreement, stated that the Israeli strikes were included in the ceasefire, a claim disputed by Israel. US President Donald Trump referred to the violence in Lebanon as a 'separate skirmish,' while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense political pressure.

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