Lebanon's economy minister reports receiving 'mixed signals' regarding whether the country is covered by the ceasefire in the Iran war amid ongoing Israeli strikes. While Israel claims Lebanon is excluded from the truce, Pakistan's PM announced an immediate ceasefire covering Lebanon and other areas. This conflict has severely damaged Lebanon's economy, and the international community questions the sustainability of the ceasefire.
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following pressure from President Trump. Iran pledged to cease counter-attacks and ensure safe passage, but Israel stated its strikes in Lebanon would continue. While both sides viewed this as progress toward a long-term peace agreement, skepticism remains about the ceasefire's longevity.
An Israeli drone strike hit an ambulance in southern Lebanon, killing four people. This attack occurred following Israel's military operation against the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which began on March 2nd. According to Lebanon's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been killed and 4,100 injured by Israeli attacks.
Israel resumed strikes in southern Lebanon, insisting that the Iran ceasefire agreement does not cover Lebanon. Israel stated that the truce excludes Lebanon, contradicting a previous announcement by Pakistan's Prime Minister. Strikes targeted various areas in southern Lebanon, and the Israeli army also issued evacuation warnings.
Israel issued a new evacuation order for residents in southern Lebanon, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the Iran-US ceasefire push. Israel signaled it intends to continue military operations against Hezbollah separately from any broader truce. Reports of Iranian missile and drone strikes across the Gulf further heighten regional tensions.
The Israeli military issued an urgent warning for residents of Tyre, South Lebanon, to evacuate amid ongoing strikes. The warning specifically targeted the Shabriha and al-Abbasiya areas. Strikes were also reported in the towns of Srifa and near Sharqiya.
Pakistan insists that Lebanon remains part of the ceasefire agreement despite Israeli attacks, contradicting Israel and the US. Israel and the US maintain that Lebanon is excluded from the truce, escalating tensions. In response to the attacks, Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz again and resuming strikes against Israel.
The Greek Prime Minister strongly expressed concern that Israeli attacks on Lebanon are counterproductive. The US and Iran announced a two-week truce aimed at a final agreement, but there are disagreements over the truce's scope. Despite the ceasefire, Israel launched massive airstrikes across Lebanon, resulting in casualties.
Large-scale Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Iran has stated it will only participate in talks if the truce includes the situation in Lebanon. Despite the truce, Israel confirmed it will continue military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire with Iran did not include Lebanon, shortly before Israel launched a massive bombing campaign in Lebanon. Iran responded by reportedly sealing the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli strikes have caused heavy casualties in Lebanon, escalating regional tensions.