The Israeli military carried out around 100 strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon within a span of just 10 minutes on April 8, 2026.
The intense wave of airstrikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, rocket launch sites, weapons depots, and command positions across multiple areas in southern Lebanon. The rapid operation was part of Israel’s ongoing campaign to degrade Hezbollah’s military capabilities near the border.
Continued Operations Despite Regional Ceasefire
Israeli officials made clear that the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran does not apply to Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the IDF reiterated that operations against Hezbollah will continue independently. The military also issued new evacuation warnings for residents in southern Lebanon, urging them to move away from border areas.
Hezbollah Response and Broader Context
Hezbollah has largely paused rocket fire toward Israel in recent hours, but the group has warned that it will respond if Israeli strikes persist. The latest Israeli action comes amid the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, which focuses solely on the Strait of Hormuz and does not cover the Israel-Hezbollah front.
The strikes add to the heavy toll in southern Lebanon, where over 1,460 people have been killed since the escalation intensified in early March 2026. The situation remains highly volatile, with Israel maintaining pressure on Hezbollah while the wider regional truce holds uneasily.