# Israeli strikes pummelled Lebanon on April 8, killing over 200 people and wounding over 1,000, the Lebanese health ministry said.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- Israeli strikes on April 8 killed over 200 and wounded over 1,000 in Lebanon.
- Israel targeted two key Hezbollah crossings used for moving weapons south of the Litani River.
- Israel claims to have eliminated over 1,400 Hezbollah militants during the current campaign.
- Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel, citing a violation of the US-Iran truce.

**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon

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