Israeli strikes kill at least 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes occurred as Israel intensified its military operations against Hezbollah, despite a declared truce. Hezbollah reported confrontations with Israeli troops as they advanced into southern towns, while the Israeli military targeted various locations across Lebanon.
- ▪Israeli strikes killed 31 people in southern Lebanon, including four children and three women.
- ▪The Israeli military expanded its ground operations, moving beyond the 'Yellow Line' into Lebanese territory.
- ▪Hezbollah claimed to have repelled an Israeli force attempting to advance into Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
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A photograph taken from the Tyre region of southern Lebanon shows smoke rising from the site of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the village of Rmadiyeh in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon on May 26, 2026. 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. 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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