Israel strikes Lebanon government building

The strike is one of the deadliest targeting Lebanese state infrastructure since the conflict expanded beyond the border regions.

Israeli officials claim the building was being used by Hezbollah fighters, while Lebanese authorities have condemned the act as a violation of sovereignty.

This escalation comes as international mediators struggle to include Lebanon in the broader ceasefire talks currently taking place in Pakistan.

Hospitals in the region report being overwhelmed by casualties as the wave of bombardment intensifies across Beirut and the south.