Explosion hits southern Beirut, killing Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri

An explosion hit southern Beirut on Tuesday, destroying several cars and killing official Saleh al-Arouri, according to multiple reports in Lebanese and Israeli media.

Footage shared on social media showed the burnt out wreckage of several vehicles, as crowds gathered nearby.

There is no confirmation of who else might have been killed, as early reports suggested there were multiple casualties.

This is a developing story...