Israel launched nearly 3,500 strikes on Lebanon since April ceasefire, Lebanese PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reported that Israel has conducted nearly 3,500 air strikes and over 400 bombing operations on Lebanese territory since a ceasefire agreement was reached in April. These actions, which began on April 17 and continued until June 7, 2026, also included six bulldozing operations that left some villages completely destroyed, according to the state-run National News Agency. The reported violations have led to a devastating toll, with Prime Minister Salam stating that 3,526 people were killed and 10,733 others wounded.

The ceasefire, brokered through US-mediated talks, stipulated a complete cessation of fire from Hezbollah and the withdrawal of its operatives from southern Lebanon. However, the agreement has been marred by continuous violations from both sides. Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in ongoing exchanges of strikes, underscoring the fragility of the truce.

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As for the total number of Israeli violations of the ceasefire, from April 17 to June 7, 2026, they amounted to 3,491 air raids.

Prime Minister Salam met with US Ambassador to Beirut Michel Issa to discuss the "dangerous escalation in the region and its repercussions for Lebanon." During the meeting, Salam emphasized that "no one but the Lebanese state should negotiate on behalf of Lebanon," asserting the nation's sovereignty in ongoing negotiations. The discussions also touched upon preparations for the upcoming round of talks in Washington, highlighting Lebanon's active role in seeking a resolution to the conflict.

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no one but the Lebanese state should negotiate on behalf of Lebanon.