Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount

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Israeli air strikes on a southern Lebanese town resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, including children, increasing fears of escalating military conflict in Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire. The bombardments have heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

BEIRUT, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese town killed at least 12 people including two children early on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry said, in one of the deadliest daysof Israeli bombardment in recent weeks. Fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign are mounting in Lebanon after days of escalating strikes despite a June ceasefire that was meant to halt fighting between the Israeli military and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.