Israeli airstrikes kill 31 in Lebanon as leaders draw closer to a ceasefire

Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut, as well as the port city of Tyre.

Flames and debris erupt from an Israeli airstrike in Beirut Picture: Hassan Ammar/AP

Israel’s military launched airstrikes across Lebanonon Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31.

The attacks came as Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group.