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8 April 2026 Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Operation Eternal Darkness: Hours after a ceasefire to the Iran war, Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill at least 357 and injures more than 1200 people in the largest airstrikes of the Lebanon war.

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When
Wednesday, April 8 20260 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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What came before

Background Pakistan mediated the 2026 Iran war ceasefire and said Lebanon was included in the ceasefire, temporarily halting the 2026 Iran war for two weeks. Shortly after, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied that was the case. [ 1 ] Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the US–Iran ceasefire announcement and praised efforts by Pakistan, Egypt , and Turkey , saying he hoped it would mark a first step toward a comprehensive deal. [ 2 ] U.S.

What happened

On 8 April 2026, shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire to the 2026 Iran war and Hezbollah signalling a pause in attacks against Israel according to the ceasefire, Israel launched what it described as its "most powerful attacks" on Lebanon, killing at least 357 people. The casualty count was among the highest of the 2026 Lebanon war.

April 8 through the years

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