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Lebanon declares national day of mourning for victims of Israeli attacks

08-04-2026 | 16:04

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Lebanon declares national day of mourning for victims of Israeli attacks

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that Thursday, April 9, 2026, will be observed as a national day of mourning for the victims and injured of Israeli attacks that targeted hundreds of unarmed civilians.

All public administrations, institutions, and municipalities will be closed, flags will be flown at half-mast, and regular programming on radio and television stations will be adjusted to reflect the nation’s grief, the Prime Minister said.

Salam extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for the injured.

He also emphasized that he continues to hold talks with Arab leaders and international officials to mobilize Lebanon’s political and diplomatic efforts to stop the Israeli attacks.

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