Israel strikes Beirut as Paris aid conference begins

Millions have already been pledged in aid to Lebanon at an international conference hosted by France. Meanwhile, three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese army says.

• France is hosting a conference to raise money for Lebanon
• Germany pledged €96 million in Lebanon aid
• Israeli airstrikes in both Lebanon and Syria have killed military personnel in both countries, authorities say
• The US defense secretary has voiced deep concern over Israeli strikes on the Lebanese army
• A top UN official has said Syria could soon face a 'military, humanitarian and economic storm'

Here are the latest developments from the Middle East on Thursday, October 24, 2024: