- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified that Lebanon is not included in the current U.S.-Iran ceasefire and ordered the military to continue strikes with force and precision.
- Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deadliest day of the conflict with over 250 people killed and 1,000 wounded as of April 9, 2026.
- The Israeli military reported killing five senior commanders from the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during a precise strike in Beirut.
- Despite the ongoing offensive, Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with the Lebanese government focused on disarming Hezbollah and normalizing relations.
- Market analysts and experts note that the continued strikes aim to maintain military pressure and achieve the strategic goal of returning displaced residents to northern Israel.
Netanyahu vows to continue forceful strikes on Hezbollah despite regional ceasefire efforts
Apr 9, 2026, 6:04:33 PM UTC(2 hours ago)
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NETANYAHU: WE ARE CONTINUING TO STRIKE HEZBOLLAH WITH FORCE
