Israel's military says it struck 20 targets in a "rapid operation that lasted 120 seconds", in what appears to be the largest wave of strikes to hit Beirut.

Israel’s security Cabinet, meeting Tuesday afternoon, was expected to approve the proposal, which Lebanese officials have said Hezbollah also supports.

Israeli war planes hit Beirut's southern suburbs with a wave of airstrikes on Tuesday just before Israel's cabinet met to discuss a ceasefire deal with its Hezbollah foes.