Lebanese expats ‘absolutely terrified’ for relatives as Israel’s bombardment continues

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9 Apr 2026 • 8:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, announced by Donald Trump, offered no respite for Lebanon, which was excluded from the agreement.
  • Following the ceasefire announcement, Israel launched its most extensive strikes on Lebanon, causing hundreds of casualties, while simultaneously suspending attacks on Iran.
  • Lebanese Britons, including Sara Roddis and Hayfaa Jawhar, expressed profound distress and fear for their families in Lebanon, who are enduring continuous bombardment and displacement.
  • Since March, Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have resulted in over 1,500 fatalities, including 130 children, and have displaced more than one million residents.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the ceasefire would not encompass Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group and political party.

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