Day 444
April 8, 2026
4 incidents
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Complicity in Genocide
U.S. Complicity in Israel's Operation Eternal Darkness: April 8 Lebanon Massacre
Israel launched Operation Eternal Darkness on April 8, 2026 — 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon using 50 jets and ~160 munitions, killing 357 and injuring 1,223. The US remained silent, continued arms supply, and provided diplomatic cover.
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Foreign Policy & War
Ceasefire suspends strikes; Kharg Island damage assessment underway
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran takes effect, suspending strikes on Kharg Island. The cumulative damage to Iran's oil export infrastructure becomes a factor in the ceasefire negotiations as Iran seeks guarantees against further attacks.
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Foreign Policy & War
Two-week ceasefire announced; Iran agrees to reopen strait
Trump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Iran says it will allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if vessels coordinate with Iranian forces. However, by April 9 the strait remains effectively closed — only four dry cargo ships pass through versus the nine-per-day wartime average.
From: Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Global Energy and Food Security Catastrophe
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Military Overreach
Two-week ceasefire announced
A ceasefire is announced — Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks. However, the ceasefire immediately begins unraveling as Israel launches Operation Eternal Darkness on Lebanon, and the strait remains effectively closed.
From: Iran War: Crime of Aggression — War Launched Without Congressional Authorization