# Fears that the escalating violence could unravel the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Al Jazeera*

## Key points

- Israel conducted over 50 strikes across Lebanon in the past 24 hours, escalating regional tensions.
- A senior Lebanese official confirmed Lebanon will join a Washington meeting with US and Israeli representatives to discuss a ceasefire.
- Israeli strikes have systematically destroyed all but one main bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
- UNICEF reports that since March 2, 600 children in Lebanon have been killed or injured by the conflict.
- The UN World Food Programme warns Lebanon is facing a rapidly worsening food security crisis due to the conflict.

**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon, United States, Iran

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