As Israeli airstrikes resumed in Beirut, the United Nations has condemned a separate attack on a UNIFIL watchtower that injured two peacekeepers, saying Israel's actions could amount to "a grave violation of international humanitarian law".

KEY POINTS

  • Israel resumed strikes on central Beirut, killing 18 people and wounding 92, in an area not previously targeted.
  • Two UNIFIL peacekeepers were injured when an Israeli tank fired at a watchtower at the force’s main headquarters.
  • The attack at Ras al-Naqoura was condemned by UNIFIL and the White House, now both pressing Israel for details.