TEV AVIV, Israel — Israel’s military launched what it described as its most powerful attacks on Lebanon Wednesday, reportedly killing hundreds and turning joy over the ceasefire in Iran into panic

The US and Iran announced a ceasefire on Tuesday - but Israel continued hitting Lebanon, killing 182 people on Wednesday according to local officials.

Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

CEASEFIRE UNDER THREAT: The truce between the United States and Iran was in doubt this morning over Israel's deadly new attacks on Lebanon. Iran said the strikes, which killed hundreds, violated the deal and made peace talks "unreasonable." America and Israel insisted Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire, though mediator Pakistan says it was.

The intense bombardment of more than 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes was a sharp escalation that put pressure on the shaky cease-fire with Iran.

Those who are able head for second homes, move in with family or stay in hotels. Those who aren’t crowd into cramped shelters, stadiums or parking lots, or worse.

Israel and the US say Lebanon is not included in a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck "the greatest blow" to Hezbollah in strikes today.

By Parisa Hafezi and Maya Gebeily DUBAI/BEIRUT, April 9 (Reuters) - Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its biggest attacks of the war on its neighbour killed more than 250 people and threatened to torpedo Donald Trump's truce from the outset.

Global markets were on a tear following news of the deal, which came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran unless it reopened the Strait of Hormuz oil passage. Oil prices also fell below $100 a barrel in welcome relief for consumers and businesses worldwide.