Israeli strikes kill 31 in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu expands ground campaign
Key takeaways
- Hezbollah said it confronted Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
- The Iran-backed group meanwhile said it faced Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, as the Israeli military said it was expanding its ground operations.
- In a statement, the health ministry said 31 people, including at least four children and three women, were killed in attacks and 40 wounded.
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 31 people and wounded 40 on Tuesday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, including at least four children and three women, as Israel said it was intensifying operations despite a truce with Hezbollah. Hezbollah said it confronted Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
By: FRANCE 24 Israel launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon © Kawnat Haju, AFP Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 31 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a truce in its war with Hezbollah.
The Iran-backed group meanwhile said it faced Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, as the Israeli military said it was expanding its ground operations.