Israel and Hezbollah indicated that they were clashing deeper inside Lebanese territory. An escalation in the fighting could undermine efforts to reach a cease-fire.

A building is obliterated in Beirut by an Israeli air strike :: Beirut, LebanonA large fireball and smoke could be seen billowing from the strike impact as people gathered at the scene in Tayouneh, which is on the edge of Beirut's southern suburbs and near a central park in the city.

Israel has dealt Hezbollah heavy blows since launching its offensive in late September, escalating the conflict that had rumbled on in parallel to the Gaza war for a year. Hezbollah has kept up rocket fire into Israel and its fighters have been battling Israeli troops on the ground in the south.