Israeli strikes intensify on three fronts as talks with Hezbollah reach critical stage

IDF hits Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, with analysts saying air raids could be aimed at piling on pressure for ceasefire

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Israel has intensified its air offensives on three fronts, launching dozens of new strikes in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria as negotiations for a ceasefire on its northern border reach a critical point.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck about 30 targets in the southern suburbs of Beirut in 48 hours and described continuing efforts to “dismantle and degrade” the military capabilities of the militant Islamist organisation.