Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs

Key points

• Attack comes as Donald Trump says he will not demand Lebanon is included in ceasefire deal Israel has carried out airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the most serious escalation in its war with Hezbollah since a ceasefire was established in mid-April.
• The strike hit two apartments in two separate buildings, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, killing two people and wounding 11, according to an initial death toll.