First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on Wednesday. Photograph: Fadel Itani/AFP via GettyA large wave of Israeli air strikes struck across Lebanon on Wednesday afternoon, hours after Lebanese hopes of an immediate ceasefire were dashed. According to the Lebanese Civil Defence, at least 254 people were killed and more than 1,100 injured. Hizbullah also issued statements, saying no parties will adhere to a ceasefire if Israel does not stop its attacks on Lebanon. Since March 2nd, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least 1,530 people, including 130 children, 102 women and 57 healthcare workers.

Source: The Irish Times April 08, 2026 21:28 UTC