Israeli strikes kill 31 as ground operation in Lebanon expands (opens in new tab)

Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 31 people and wounded 40 on Tuesday, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, including at least four children and three women. The ministry said the dead included 14 people in Burj al-Shamali near Tyre, five in Kawthariyat al-Riz, four in Habbush, six in Maarakeh and two in Salaa. Israel said it was intensifying operations against Hezbollah despite a U.S.-mediated ceasefire that took effect in April, and Lebanese security sources said more than ...