Israel hit 100 targets in 10 minutes across Lebanon
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- Omissions
- The death toll was confirmed as at least 303 people by some sources
- The UN Women report specified at least 99 women killed, meaning the combined total of women, children and elderly would likely exceed the 100 figure claimed
- The sources refer to the event as 'Black Wednesday' and describe it as the deadliest single day since the escalation
- Israel stated the strikes were targeted, while Lebanese officials and residents said civilians were the main casualties
- Sources
- PrimaryUN Women8 April marked the deadliest single day since the escalation, with at least 99 women among those killed, and 378 women among those injured.
- SecondaryThe GuardianIsrael bombed more than 100 targets across Lebanon in those 10 minutes on Wednesday, killing more than 300. Beirut residents and officials say civilians were main casualties.
- SecondaryDemocracy Now"10 Minutes of Terror": Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack
- SecondaryBBCAt 14:15 local time on 8 April 2026, Israel launched a massive operation. Israel said it struck 100 targets in 10 minutes.