Israel extends its air strikes to the north, killing at least 15 people in and around Tripoli, Lebanon's second-largest city.
Other targets include the nearby port of Abdeh - where nine Lebanese soldiers die - the capital, Beirut, and the eastern city of Baalbek.
Ten people are reportedly killed driving across a bridge south of Beirut as Israeli missiles strike.
In Israel, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the attacks will go on until two captured Israeli soldiers are freed, Hezbollah is disarmed and the Lebanese army controls the south.
Children are among those caught up in the attacks on Lebanon
Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel. One hits a block of flats in Haifa, injuring at least four people.
In a fresh barrage of rocket fire in the evening, one lands near a hospital in Safed, reportedly injuring six people.
UN chief Kofi Annan and UK PM Tony Blair suggest sending an international force in Lebanon to halt the Hezbollah attacks, but Israel says it is too soon to consider such a move.
Lebanon's President, Emile Lahoud, insists he will never betray Hezbollah and its leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah.
President Bush is caught on tape using an expletive as he discusses the crisis with Mr Blair.
The international community steps up its evacuation of foreigners from Beirut, as thousands of Lebanese flee their homes.
Israeli raids reach north Lebanon
Hundreds evacuated from Lebanon
UN calls for Lebanon peace force
Bush lunch chat is caught on tape
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