Urgent: Israel launches heavy airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs: report

BEIRUT, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Israel launched a heavy airstrike on Haret Hreik in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Saturday night, local media reported.

The densely populated area is widely known as a stronghold of the militant group Hezbollah and has been a frequent target of Israeli military operations. Details on casualties or the extent of damage were not immediately available. ■