Israeli airstrikes on April 11, 2026, targeted Zefta in southern Lebanon and central Beirut, resulting in at least 182 deaths and hundreds of injuries, making it the deadliest day in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Videos from the scene showed buildings engulfed in flames and thick smoke rising into the sky. The strikes occurred shortly after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which notably excluded Lebanon due to Hezbollah's involvement. Israeli officials stated that their military operations against Hezbollah would continue despite the ceasefire, leading to a significant escalation in hostilities. The Israeli military claimed to have struck over 100 Hezbollah targets in a rapid series of attacks across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern Bekaa Valley. In retaliation, Iran announced it would halt oil tanker movements in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further complicating the regional situation.