India, April 10 -- Israel's intensive bombardment of Lebanon immediately following the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire has triggered global condemnation, casting serious doubts on the fragile truce. Reports indicate that over 200 people were killed in strikes on densely populated areas, including attacks with heavy munitions, prompting global outrage.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire pledging continued strikes against Hezbollah targets. Israeli forces reportedly killed a senior aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem. Backing Israel's position, US Vice President JD Vance described the exclusion of Lebanon as a "misunderstanding" and said the US had never formally agreed to...