Updated April 9, 2026 – 6:44 PM (New York Time)

Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Lebanon while the state of Kuwait recorded drone attacks, increasing the risk of a collapse in the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

The Israel Defense Forces stated that the strikes targeted Hezbollah rocket launch positions in southern Beirut, citing the prevention of planned attacks against Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the campaign would not stop until security is guaranteed for Israel, while asserting that the ceasefire agreement with Iran does not apply to Hezbollah.

Immediately following the airstrikes, sirens sounded in northern Israel, warning of the risk of retaliation from Hezbollah.

At the same time, Kuwaiti security forces confirmed multiple UAVs entered their airspace and attacked several key facilities. Material damage was recorded, with no casualties reported yet.

Iran and Pakistan, the two mediating parties to the agreement, argued that Hezbollah falls within the scope of the ceasefire, while warning of a response if the attacks continue.

These developments occurred just before the U.S.–Iran negotiations in Islamabad, placing the diplomatic process in a tense situation.

President Donald Trump previously called on Israel to reduce the intensity of its actions to avoid disrupting negotiations, yet the situation on the ground continues to escalate.

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