“Israel has the right to pursue legitimate targets,” he said, “but it must do so in a way that protects.

The strike, which occurred on Sunday, also wounded at least 60 people in the town of Binyamina.

Israeli strikes have rattled UNIFIL’s main base in southern Lebanon, prompting international criticism.

At least 20 Palestinians were killed late Friday in Jabalia, with dozens more wounded and four homes destroyed, according to.

The Israeli strikes hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut.

Iranian officials said Araqchi’s agenda included bilateral issues and efforts to secure ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza.

Tensions between the two nations have escalated since Iran launched a missile barrage at Israel last week.

The Israeli military said the airstrike was a precision attack, but the blast shook the Bachoura neighborhood

"We are on high alert both defensively and offensively," Hagari said.