Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in Beirut for a third consecutive day on Thursday, hitting locations in the capital's southern suburbs early in the morning after a night of heavy bombardments.

Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Beirut's southern suburbs, setting explosions between buildings in the area known as Dahiyeh. Israel said it was targeting "Hezbollah facilities and interests" after issuing evacuation warnings prior to the airstrikes.