Israel strikes southern Lebanon

The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is deepening as Israeli military operations intensify against what it describes as Hezbollah positions.

Funerals for the fallen security officers drew hundreds of mourners, with grief and rage mounting over the continued bombardment of civilian areas.

UNICEF has warned that aid delivery is becoming 'critical' as hospitals in hard-to-reach regions are cut off from supplies.

While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the campaign has 'crushed' enemy capabilities, the high civilian death toll is drawing international condemnation and complicating regional peace efforts.