Israel trying to avoid general war with Lebanon, maintain potential for diplomatic solution, sources say.

<p>The IDF announced that over the past day, the Israeli Air Force fighter jet squadrons conducted hundreds of operational sorties in order to remove threats to Israeli civilians and degrade Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructure and capabilities in Lebanon. Approximately 2,000 munitions were used in strikes on approximately 1,500 terrorist infrastructure targets in southern Lebanon and deep inside Lebanese territory. IAF fighter jets are continuing their activity, conducting strikes even at this time.</p>

Reports of hits near the Golani Junction, none injured

IDF strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah barrages on Israel lead foreign airlines to announce halt to flights to and from the Jewish state.

The parents of murdered IDF observer Roni Eshel shared a haunting account and claimed that she and her peers were abandoned by the military.

Initial report - The IDF conducted a targeted strike in Beirut. Details to follow.

IDF reservist suffers injuries due to falling shrapnel after Hezbollah launches missiles towards Elyakim Junction in northern Israel.

Sirens sounded in the city of Safed and surrounding areas, northern Israel