Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran will ‘pay for’ attack at meeting of security cabinet; Israel launches strikes on southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital. Reports of fresh clashes in southern Lebanon 06:19 Air raid alerts have been issued for several locations in northern Israel,

Israel’s military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut in the early hours on Wednesday, stating its operational capabilities have not been affected by Iran’s missile strikes.

Missiles have been launched from Iran toward Israel and sirens are sounding across the country, according to a statement from Israel’s military. Earlier on Tuesday the White House warned that Iran was poised to launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel soon, instantly ratcheting up fears of all-out war in the region.