Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations

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Israeli military strikes killed 31 people including children and women in southern Lebanon as Israel expanded ground operations despite a truce with Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group reported Israeli troops entering Zawtar al-Sharqiyah amid continued conflict escalation.

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. In a statement, the health ministry said 31 people, including at least four children and three women, were killed in attacks and 40 wounded.