The strike, in the south of Lebanon, killed at least 16 people, Lebanese officials said. Israel, which also struck near Beirut, said it was targeting Hezbollah militants.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reiterated claims that Hezbollah is using ambulances to move fighters and weapons in southern Lebanon, in a warning to medical teams in the area. An Israeli military spokesman says the army will continue to target any vehicle believed to be transporting Hezbollah members "regardless of its type".