BEIRUT

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburb caused a wide-scale destruction Friday with fires to buildings and infrastructure, according to media reports.

It was the third wave of airstrikes on the southern suburb, also known as Dahieh, during the day.

Lebanese state news agency, NNA, reported heavy airstrikes on a Ghobeiry, Al-Hadath, Chiyah and Haret Hreik, causing widespread destruction and fires.

The Israeli army struck the southern suburb in the morning and afternoon claiming the presence of Hezbollah assets and facilities.

The strikes has intensified in recent days despite US efforts to reach a cease-fire between Israel and ThE Lebanese resistance group.

The US, Israel’s main ally, is mediating between Tel Aviv and Beirut to reach a deal to end more than a year of attacks between Hezbollah and Israel.

Israel has engaged in cross-border warfare with Lebanon, launching an air campaign in late September against what it claims are Hezbollah targets.

More than 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon, with over 15,300 injured and an excess of 1 million displaced since last October, according to Lebanese health authorities.

Tel Aviv expanded the conflict by launching a ground assault into southern Lebanon on Oct. 1.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar