Today in Focus Will deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon shatter US-Iran ceasefire? – The Latest
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Apr 9, 2026 
William Christou, Beirut-based Guardian reporter covering strike sites and hospitals. He describes the scale and aftermath of intensive strikes across Beirut. He recounts overwhelmed hospitals and civilian suffering. He unpacks conflicting claims over whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire and what Iran’s warnings mean for its survival.
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Beirut Strike Night From A Reporter On The Ground
- William Christou described waking to nonstop ambulances and seeing collapsed buildings after explosions in Beirut.
- He reported Israel hit over 100 targets in 10 minutes, creating one of Lebanon's deadliest mass-casualty events in decades.
Safe Zones Shattered By Coordinated Strikes
- The strikes shattered the idea of safe zones in Lebanon as attacks hit across the city simultaneously.
- Christou noted the scale and coordination made the attacks unusually lethal and overwhelmed hospitals and emergency services.
Hospitals Overwhelmed With Gaza‑Like Casualties
- Christou described Lebanon's national day of mourning and ongoing rescues with an initial death toll around 254.
- He relayed doctors' accounts of children arriving without parents, mass amputations and scenes similar to Gaza.