Israel Bombs Beirut Amid Ceasefire, Hezbollah Retaliates

0:00It's April 8. I'm Kory with the story. This is Canada News Today, driven by AI. Israeli jets drop bombs on busy commercial and residential spots in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon, just hours after a ceasefire kicked in. Between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, Israel made it clear this deal doesn't touch their fight with Iran, backed Hezbollah and Lebanon, even though mediator Pakistan says otherwise. The military called it their biggest coordinated hit yet, slamming over 100 Hezbollah targets in 10 minutes across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bukhaya Valley, black smoke filled the sky, explosions rock traffic, and ambulances rushed to flames and packed neighborhoods. Lebanon's news agency reported strikes in at least five central and coastal areas, with no word yet on deaths or injuries. But the chaos hit right, where crowds were thick. Iran's social affairs minister slammed the attacks as a dangerous shift, noting half the displaced folks sheltering in Beirut got caught in the crossfire.

1:03Residents and officials at the scenes denied any military targets, calling out hits on homes and shops. Israel countered, they went after missile sites, command posts, and intel hubs, blaming Hezbollah for hiding among civilians. A Hezbollah source said they're holding off on any truth, since Israel won't stick to it. Using to go back to the old days of constant strikes. The group fired missiles after U.S. and Israeli hits on Iran, sparking this round that includes a ground invasion. Over 1500 dead in Lebanon so far, mostly civilians including over 100 women and 130 kids, with a million displaced. Early that morning, folks in Beirut and side-intents started packing to head home on ceasefire hopes, but Netanyahu vowed to keep pressing Hezbollah to. Families like Fadi Zaidan's Frozen Confusion, step between tents and bombed out homes, waiting on what's next in this endless grind.