Israel launches massive strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut

Powerful explosions rocked Beirut suburbs as Israel expanded its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The militant group’s potential new leader has been out of contact, say security sources. DW has the latest.

• A new round of powerful explosions hit Beirut’s southern suburbs
• Annalena Baerbock says Germany stands with Israel
• Potential new Hezbollah leader out of contact — reports
• Thousands worldwide protest Middle East conflict

Here are the latest developments regarding the Israel-Lebanon escalation, Gaza and the wider Middle East region for Sunday, October 6: