What to know about the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel escalated its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire The Independent UK · Apr 9
Israel's cabinet instructed 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon, Netanyahu says The statement from the prime minister's office comes on the same day that the Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of imminent strikes and called for them to evacuate. Euronews · Apr 9
Israel Reportedly Says 'No Ceasefire In Lebanon' Despite Negotiations Announcement, Casting Doubt On Iran Talks An Israeli official said there is "no ceasefire in Lebanon" despite the announcement of negotiations between the countries, potentially casting doubt on conversations between the U.S. and Iran to achieve a stop to hostilities in the region. International Business Times · Apr 9
Trump ‘gives European allies ultimatum’ to secure Strait of Hormuz as his Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread Israel could begin talks with Lebanon after ‘grave violation’ of fraught truce The Independent UK · Apr 9
Iran accuses U.S. of violating the ceasefire on 3 fronts, and Netanyahu’s ‘finger on the trigger’ speech isn’t making things any calmer That truce is already on thin ice. We Got This Covered · Apr 9
Israel Begins Direct Negotiations With Lebanon As Hezbollah Attacks Threaten Iran Ceasefire Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country opened direct negotiations with Lebanon as Iran threatens to not hold negotiations on the war if attacks against Hezbollah in the country continue. International Business Times · Apr 9
Netanyahu announces negotiations with Lebanon after U.S. pressure Witkoff asked Netanyahu to "calm down" the strikes in Lebanon and open negotiations. Axios · Apr 9
Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert Q&A The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel’s largest offensive… The Conversation · Apr 9
‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle’: Trump declared victory in Iran, but his own Pentagon officials are telling a different story That victory lap feels early. We Got This Covered · Apr 9
Netanyahu faces storm in Israel after Iran ceasefire as critics accuse him of ‘worst political disaster in history’ Israel’s controversial leader appears increasingly isolated both domestically and on the world stage The Independent UK · Apr 9
Trump tests Nato, demands pledges to secure Hormuz as Iran keeps chokehold on strait The cracks in Nato grew wider after the bloc gave a cold shoulder to the Washington when Trump sought the Cold War-era alliance to step in the war against Iran and use it as a leverage in easing Tehran's grip over Strait of Hormuz that has squeesed oil supply. The… The Times of India · Apr 9
Israel Says It Killed Top Hezbollah Official In Lebanon Attack As Iran Threatens To End Talks Over Lebanon Israel said on Thursday it killed a top Hezbollah leader as it continues its strikes in Lebanon while Iran threatens to walk out on ceasefire negotiations over the matter. International Business Times · Apr 9
Netanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches fresh strikes Israeli PM says he will continue to attack Hezbollah ‘with full force’ after attacks that killed more than 300 people The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 Did Israel attack Lebanon to spoil Iran war ceasefire? Israel claims attacks on densely populated residential areas that killed more than 200 people were aimed at Hezbollah
The Independent UK · Apr 9 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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK · Apr 9 Israel bombing Lebanon jeopardises the peace deal with Iran – and all our futures are at stake ANALYSIS: A hard-won pause between the US and Iran is already under strain, threatening to pull the region and the world into a far deeper crisis, chief international correspondent Bel Trew writes
Euronews · Apr 9 Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk unravelling US-Iran ceasefire, EU warns Lebanon has declared a period of national mourning after a wave of Israeli strikes killed at least 254 people on Wednesday. The EU insists that the country be covered by the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 ‘There’s no mercy’: Lebanese expats terrified for their families as Israel continues bombardment of country While the IDF launched its largest strikes yet on Lebanon, The Independent heard from Lebanese Britons, who were distraught to hear there would be no ceasefire for their families
The Times of India · Apr 9 Peace talks in doubt? Iran envoy says going to Pakistan for peace talk, later deletes post The fragile ceasefire diplomacy in the Middle East appeared on shaky grounds after Iran’s envoy to Pakistan briefly announced the arrival of a negotiating team in Islamabad, only to delete the post minutes later, fuelling questions over timing and coordination ahead of crucial talks with the United States.
The Times of India · 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…
International Business Times 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.
The Times of India · Apr 9 Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as Israel pounds Lebanon, Hezbollah fires back A fragile Iran-US ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as Iran warns of renewed hostilities amid intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated, accusing Israel of breaching the truce, a stance Israel and the US argue falls outside the agreement's scope, jeopardizing upcoming peace talks.
The Times of India · Apr 9 Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation…