Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israel kills 5 in central Beirut, officials say

Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in central Beirut, officials say

At least five people were killed and 30 injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Bir Hassan neighborhood in central Beirut on Sunday, Lebanese officials said.

The airstrikes hit a building housing the offices of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, according to Lebanese security sources.

Hezbollah said in a statement that the airstrikes were "a clear act of aggression" and that it would respond.

The airstrikes come amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah

The airstrikes come amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

On Friday, Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel, injuring one person.

Israel responded with airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

The situation in the region is tense and unstable

The situation in the region is tense and unstable.

The airstrikes have raised fears of a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

The United Nations has called for calm and restraint.

The international community is calling for calm and restraint

The international community is calling for calm and restraint.

The United States has condemned the airstrikes and called on all sides to avoid further escalation.

The United Nations has also called for calm and restraint.