Live updates: Top Iranian diplomat arrives back in Pakistan after direct talks canceled

Key Points:

• The Israeli military conducted artillery and airstrikes targeting Hezbollah militants and weapons sites in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, with escalating fighting reported in recent days.
• The latest Israel-Hezbollah war, which began on March 2 after Hezbollah fired rockets following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, has resulted in 7,755 wounded and 39 Israeli deaths, including an 11-year-old girl who died from missile strike injuries.
• A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, initially set for 10 days starting April 17, was extended for three weeks amid ongoing tensions, with Hezbollah condemning Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks and asserting their shelling as a legitimate response to ceasefire violations.
• In Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents despite an October ceasefire aimed at halting conflict with Hamas, while Israel warned Lebanese civilians in seven southern towns to evacuate ahead of potential strikes.
• Diplomatic efforts continue with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visiting Pakistan to facilitate indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, although U.S. envoys have not returned to negotiations; meanwhile, Iran executed a man convicted of terrorist activities and insists on lifting U.S. blockades before resuming talks.