Rescuers searched for survivors Friday after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 52 people and wounded 72 others across northeastern Lebanon, the country's Health Ministry reported. The wave of bombings pounded Lebanese villages that had previously been spared the worst of Israel’s air campaign against Hezbollah. Israeli warplanes also destroyed dozens of buildings in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, but it appeared most residents had evacuated and there were no reports of casualties.Despite growing pressure from the United States and others in the international community for a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon, intensified Israeli strikes against the Hezbollah militant group are expanding beyond Lebanon’s border areas. Israel is also fighting a seemingly endless war against Hamas in northern Gaza.Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted last year, at least 2,900 people have been killed and 13,150 wounded in Lebanon, the Health Ministry reports, not including Friday’s toll. Health authorities say…

The strikes in Beirut came after Israel's prime minister met US officials to discuss a possible truce deal for Lebanon. Meanwhile, Thailand says four Thai workers were killed in a cross-border attack. Follow DW for more.

The strikes in Beirut came after Israel's prime minister met US officials to discuss a possible truce deal for Lebanon. Thailand says four Thai workers in Israel were killed in a cross-border attack. Follow DW for more.