Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah Lebanon reels from its deadliest day in over five weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Apr 9
The deadliest 10 minutes in decades: Lebanese reel from Israeli strikes that killed hundreds Beirut residents and officials say civilians were main casualties in operation that bombed 100-plus targets in 10 minutes The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave more than 200 dead and 1,000 wounded Lebanon is searching for survivors after Israeli strikes on Beirut, Tyre and the southern village of Abbassiyeh killed at least 203 people and wounded more than 1,000, the health ministry said, as the overall death toll from attacks since early March surpasses 1,500. Euronews · Apr 9
Hezbollah chief’s nephew Ali Yusuf Harshi killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut Israel announced it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in a Beirut strike. This occurred despite a ceasefire announcement in a separate conflict. Israeli forces targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and other areas. The strikes followed deadly attacks on commercial and residential areas in… The Times of India · Apr 9
British-Palestinian surgeon treating wounded in Beirut after Israeli strikes describes ‘absolute massacre’ A British-Palestinian surgeon working in Beirut has described the aftermath of Israeli strikes as an “absolute massacre,” as hospitals struggle to cope with a surge of casualties. The Independent UK · Apr 9
Lebanon Declares National Mourning Day as Death Toll From Israeli Attacks Reaches 254 on Deadliest Day of 2026 Conflict Explore the 2026 Lebanon conflict as Israeli airstrikes result in 254 deaths, escalating regional tensions and a humanitarian crisis. Learn about the ceasefire exclusions and stay updated on the latest news. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least 182 and wound hundreds Lebanon spent the night digging through rubble after Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential districts in central Beirut late on Wednesday, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, according to the health ministry. Euronews · Apr 9
Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops are to remain In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.” Euronews · Apr 9
Iran warns of ‘regret-inducing response’ if Lebanon attacks continue Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they will deliver a "regret-inducing response" if attacks on Lebanon continue. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that strikes must cease immediately, adding: "Any attack on the proud Hezbollah is an attack on Iran." The warning comes after hundreds were reportedly killed and injured… The Independent UK · Apr 9
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Iran will ‘never have a nuclear weapon’ while accusing Tehran of doing ‘poor job’ in Hormuz Netanyahu approves direct negotiations with Lebanon after the deadliest strikes in single day The Independent UK · Apr 9
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened This live blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Israel strikes Beirut without warning, killing dozens in major escalation Lebanon’s government said Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds across the country, with the capital Beirut enduring its most intense bombardment since the start of the war with Hezbollah. Radio France Internationale · Apr 8
Reports of Iran closing Strait of Hormuz 'completely unacceptable,' White House says One of the major points in the two-week ceasefire agreement was that Iran would allow the resumption of shipping through Hormuz, easing a disruption in the flow of oil and gas which has sent prices soaring around the world. Euronews · Apr 8
Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires Multiple Israeli strikes hit Beirut shortly after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, sending smoke over the city. Euronews · Apr 8
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Israel launches heaviest ever strikes on Lebanon killing more than ‘250 people and injuring over 1,000’ The strikes came just hours after a two-week truce between the US and Iran was announced, which the Israeli prime minister insisted did not include Lebanon
Euronews · Apr 8 Lebanon 'separate skirmish' and not part of Iran ceasefire deal, Trump tells US media Israel has rarely struck central Beirut since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war on 2 March but has regularly struck southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Israel strikes Beirut with no warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn’t apply there The strikes have caused panic in the streets
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4 Netanyahu confirms attack on petrochemical plant– as it happened This live blog is now closed
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3 War crimes complaint filed in France over 2024 deadly Beirut building strike A complaint filed in France seeks a war crimes investigation into an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut apartment building that killed seven civilians, including the parents of a French-Lebanese artist, hours before a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect in November 2024.
The Independent UK · Apr 3 Lebanon’s displaced Shiites face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions A growing number of Shiite families displaced by the war in Lebanon say they’re being pushed out of towns where they feel unwelcome
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2 Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon Lebanese-French man Ali Cherri demands investigation into Beirut bombing as possible war crime against civilians
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Photos show the scene in Beirut's Jnah area after an Israeli airstrike hits Lebanese capital An Israeli strike hit a building in a Beirut neighborhood just south of the heart of the Lebanese capital overnight. Cars were set ablaze as rescue workers rushed to search for victims. At least five people were killed and 21 others were wounded in the attack that came without warning,…
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut's streets, upending city life Beirut is bursting under a massive wave of displaced people as Israel’s attacks and evacuation orders drive families out of southern and eastern Lebanon and the southern suburbs
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar, Kuwait airport and Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait International Airport as Tehran acknowledged for the first time that Washington had been in direct contact about a possible ceasefire
Euronews · Apr 1 Israeli strikes kill seven in Beirut as it vows to occupy southern Lebanon after war ends Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon.