Israel will continue to discuss ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Washington warned that further escalation would only make it harder for civilians on both sides to return home.

Israel carried out strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which it said killed a Hezbollah commander, as the US and allies call for a 21-day ceasefire. Follow for live news updates.

Israeli airstrikes have claimed over 630 lives in Lebanon since a further 72 people are reported by the nation's Health Ministry to have been killed in attacks on Wednesday, resulting in emergency talks at this week's U.N. General Assembly in New York.