Lebanon Faces Heavy Israeli Airstrikes as US and Israel Exclude It from Iran Ceasefire

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200

According to a report based on Zero Hedge and republished by Nuclear-News, Israel has stated that the recently declared ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not extend to its ongoing conflict in Lebanon. Israeli forces continue their campaign against Hezbollah, carrying out extensive air raids across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley. These attacks, described as some of the most intense bombardments in the history of the Israel-Lebanon conflict, reportedly struck over 100 targets—including residential areas, mosques, and vehicles—within minutes. Lebanese officials cited large-scale destruction and civilian casualties, while social media circulated images of dense smoke plumes over Beirut. Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Haneed Sayed, called the situation a 'very dangerous turning point,' noting that many internally displaced people were located in the targeted areas. The White House confirmed that President Trump supports Israel’s view and considers Leba