Israel launched a massive air campaign against Beirut, despite reports of a ceasefire between Iran and the US. Prime Minister Netanyahu signaled intent to pursue Hezbollah regardless of international diplomatic pressure.

<img alt="People stand at the site of an Israeli strike, in Al-Mazraa in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/9d784062-8b40-40d4-b3a6-8d1cb592b1ba,1775672879911/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C287%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="People stand at the site of an Israeli strike, in Al-Mazraa in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026." width="620" /><p>The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the...