In pictures: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs

Israel’s military has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon following massive airstrikes to hit Hezbollah’s stronghold.

The Israeli offensive has caused major destruction in the area.

Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the UN rights office, has warned against a “large-scale ground invasion” of Lebanon. “With armed violence between Israel and Hezbollah boiling over, the consequences for civilians have already been terrible,” she told reporters in Geneva.

“We fear a large-scale ground invasion by Israel into Lebanon would only result in greater suffering,” Throssell said.

Here are some of the pictures of the destruction caused by Israel.