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What’s Happening

Let’s talk about Israel continues attacking the militant group Hezbollah, saying Lebanon is not included in the U.

Rescue workers search the rubble for people buried after an Israeli attack targeted residential building near the Corniche Ain Mreisse neighborhood on Wednesday in Beirut. (Daniel Carde / ) By Nabih Bulos Foreign Correspondent 1:44 PM PT 32 6 min Click here to listen to this article via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! (we’re not making this up)

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The Details

Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Israel carried out it largest assault in Lebanon since hostilities with the militant group Hezbollah resumed in March.

The Israeli prime minister says the ceasefire with Iran doesn’t include Lebanon. Iran and Pakistan’s president say it does.

Why This Matters

P]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto” data-dateline data-r-content AMMAN, Jordan — Even as a fragile ceasefire between the U. And Iran appeared to hold on Wednesday, Israel insisted it would continue operations against Hezbollah, while its warplanes carried out the largest wave of strikes across Lebanon since the current round of hostilities began with the Lebanese Shiite militant group. In response to the Israeli attacks, Iran once again sealed the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that is central to the ceasefire agreement, Iranian state media reported.

Diplomats and experts are analyzing what this means for international relations.

Key Takeaways

• In Israel, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday issued a statement welcoming the 14-day suspension of hostilities with Iran.
• But he added the deal did not include Hezbollah.
• Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike on the Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8.

The Bottom Line

Israel has been locked in an all-out war with Hezbollah since March 2, after the group shipped missiles on northern Israel in solidarity with Iran, its longtime supporter, and as vengeance for more than 10,000 violations of a ceasefire brokered in November 2024. Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike on the Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8.

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