More than 100 people have been killed and 400 wounded, 'including women, children and paramedics', from ongoing Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon today, the country's Health Ministry said.
This is the single highest daily death toll since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah started in October.
"Since Monday morning, more than 300 Hezbollah sites have been targeted," the military said in a statement, adding that more than 150 airstrikes were conducted within one hour, between 6:30 am and 7:30 am (0330 GMT).
Halevi and other Israeli leaders have promised tougher action against Hezbollah in the coming days.
Earlier on Monday, the Israeli military called on civilians living near Hezbollah targets to evacuate immediately.
Residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon posted photos on social media showing populated areas being hit by missiles.
