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Israeli military launches largest strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Adnan Abidi
Adnan Abidi
Apr 8, 2026
Smoke rises from an explosion in the Abbasiyeh neighbourhood following an Israeli strike, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Smoke rises from an explosion in the Abbasiyeh neighbourhood following an Israeli strike, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi — Adnan Abidi

April 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had carried out the largest strikes against Lebanon's Hezbollah since this war began, striking the militant group's infrastructure within the heart of civilian areas across the country.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

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