Author: Usaid Siddiqui
Published on: 09/04/2026 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Israel carried out a wave of air attacks on Lebanon, killing more than 250 people. On Thursday, Israel said it had also killed an aide to Hezbollah’s chief in the attacks. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon list 2 of 3Americans question Trump’s instinct on Iran war list 3 of 3‘Israel must be restrained for US-Iran ceasefire to hold’ end of list. Talks are due to commence in Islamabad on Friday. Lebanon's civil Defence said at least 254 people were killed and 1,165 wounded in air attacks on Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. The United Nations described the casualty figures as “appalling” Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called the attacks on densely populated areas a "full-fledged war crime" The key diplomatic dispute, for the moment, is whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire. Iran also stated that the truce extends to Lebanon. US Vice President JD Vance has been selected to lead the US in talks with Iran in Islamabad. Israel has taken the same stance. Iran would in effect be doing what the US demanded of it: weakening ties with Hezbollah. That’s why the continuation of Israeli attacks in Lebanon poses the biggest threat to the prospects for the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Qatar condemns what it calls a 'brutal series' of attacks. Egypt said the attacks demonstrated a “premeditated intent” by Israel to undermine efforts at de-escalation in the region. Turkiye warned Israel’s attacks were worsening the humanitarian situation in Lebanon.
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