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Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Surge, Ceasefire at Risk

4/11/2026

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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have intensified, threatening a fragile ceasefire with the United States and Iran.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reports 1,888 deaths and 6,092 injuries since March 2.
The bombardment on April 8 alone caused over 300 deaths and more than 1,100 injuries.
RT’s Steve Sweeney reports from Beirut on the destruction of homes and the displacement of families, as residents fear each sound may signal another attack.

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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have intensified, threatening a fragile ceasefire with the United States and Iran.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reports 1,888 deaths and 6,092 injuries since March 2.
The bombardment on April 8 alone caused over 300 deaths and more than 1,100 injuries.
RT’s Steve Sweeney reports from Beirut on the destruction of homes and the displacement of families, as residents fear each sound may signal another attack.