France kicks off Lebanon aid conference with €100m pledge
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have rocked Beirut's southern suburbs in one of the most intense nights of attacks. Lebanon's state news agency said Israel launched 17 airstrikes over a few hours. Hezbollah has retaliated by launching a barrage of rockets into northern Israel. Top US diplomat Antony Blinken -- who is on his 11th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza erupted a year ago -- said he expects negotiators to get together to discuss a ceasefire in the coming days. Meanwhile, an ongoing summit in the French capital aims to rally support for Lebanon and mobilise humanitarian aid. Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have rocked Beirut's southern suburbs in one of the most intense nights of attacks. Lebanon's state news agency said Israel launched 17 airstrikes over a few hours. Hezbollah has retaliated by launching a barrage of rockets into northern Israel. Top US diplomat Antony Blinken -- who is on his 11th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza erupted a year ago -- said he expects negotiators to get together to discuss a ceasefire in the coming days. Meanwhile, an ongoing summit in the French capital aims to rally support for Lebanon and mobilise humanitarian aid. Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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