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2026-04-08 12:19:52
[Israeli Army Shells Southern Lebanese Town, Says US-Iran Ceasefire Does Not Apply to Lebanon] 1. On April 8, local time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shelled the southern Lebanese town of Balahit. This attack occurred after a statement was issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office. 2. The Prime Minister's Office statement said that Israel supports the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, but the ceasefire does not include Lebanon. This means that the Israeli military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon may continue. 3. Lebanon has not yet issued an official response to the shelling. While US-Iran ceasefire negotiations are ongoing, tensions remain high along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
