Lebanon declared a national day of mourning Thursday after Israeli strikes killed 254 people and injured 1,165 others – the deadliest attack since regional tensions erupted. Residents described scenes of chaos in Beirut neighborhoods, with rescue teams still searching rubble as of April 9, 2026. 🚨
Ceasefire Confusion: The violence erupted hours after a US-Iran truce took effect Wednesday. While Pakistan (the deal's mediator) insists Lebanon is included, Israel claims "the agreement doesn't cover Lebanon." Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam called for urgent diplomatic action, stating: "This is a direct assault on human dignity."
War Crime Allegations: Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the strikes as a "full-fledged war crime," accusing Israel of testing international resolve. Hezbollah retaliated with rockets into northern Israel Thursday, calling the attacks "barbaric aggression" that jeopardizes the entire ceasefire.
What's Next? With Hezbollah warning of "repercussions" and Israel vowing to continue strikes, global leaders face mounting pressure to clarify ceasefire terms. The UN Security Council is expected to convene an emergency session Friday.
