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Israeli air strikes kill 17 in southern Lebanon in major violation of ongoing ceasefire

Expanded military strikes

The attacks came hours after an Israeli aircraft dropped incendiary phosphorus munitions on the forests of the southern municipality of Qalila, igniting fires in citrus groves and agricultural lands, the agency said.

Since 2 March, Israel has carried out an expanded offensive in southern Lebanon, killing nearly 3,200 and wounding more than 9,600, according to Lebanese officials.

Despite a US-mediated ceasefire that has been in effect since 17 April, the Israeli army continues its daily attacks and home demolitions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he ordered the army to expand strikes across Lebanon.

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