Israel launched fresh strikes on Lebanon, intensifying the conflict and putting the regional ceasefire at risk. The escalating violence continues to threaten diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing a lasting peace.

<img alt="Two crying women stand side by side" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/89948400-f4c8-49dc-b7c4-6a23fde39505,1775739319121/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C119%2C5634%2C3169%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Relatives of Mohammad Zein al-Abedin Shehab, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike a day earlier, react during his funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)" width="620" /><p>Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thu...