Israel Launches Massive Attacks on Lebanon After Iran Ceasefire, Hundreds Killed

Israel launched widespread and powerful airstrikes on Lebanon just hours after the Iran ceasefire was declared, turning hopes of peace into fear and chaos across Beirut and other regions.

According to reports, Israeli forces carried out dozens of strikes across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, sending huge columns of smoke into the sky and forcing civilians to flee their homes in panic. Lebanese civil defense officials said more than 200 people were killed and over 1,000 injured in the latest wave of attacks, adding to the growing death toll from the ongoing conflict.

Dr. Tania Baban from the Chicago-based nonprofit MedGlobal described the situation as “not targeted attacks,” saying that bombs were hitting civilian areas without warning and causing widespread destruction. Aid workers in Beirut reported total chaos, with families evacuating and emergency teams searching through rubble for survivors.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the strikes a violation of the ceasefire framework that had been agreed upon with U.S. President Donald Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron also urged all sides to respect the ceasefire and include Lebanon in the agreement to ensure lasting peace.

Israel’s military said the strikes targeted Hezbollah headquarters, command centers, and military infrastructure, claiming that more than 40 Hezbollah militants were eliminated in attacks on 100 targets within 10 minutes. Israeli officials stated that the operation was planned over several weeks to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise as Iran warned it could suspend traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in response to the attacks. The United States said Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire due to Hezbollah’s involvement, but discussions are ongoing to address the situation.

More than 1.2 million people have been displaced in Lebanon, and large parts of the country remain under evacuation orders. Civilians say the country is already struggling with economic collapse and cannot handle another major war.

A displaced Lebanese citizen said, “Lebanon can’t take it anymore. Everything is collapsing. We just hope a ceasefire will be reached soon.”

The situation remains tense, and the future of the Iran ceasefire now depends on whether Lebanon is included in the broader peace agreement or if the conflict spreads further across the region.