At least 22 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in 24 hours: Ministry

"Lebanon death toll since March 2 has reached 3,042, according to the country's Health Ministry. At least 22 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in the past 24 hours, according to the country's Health Ministry, despite a 45-day ceasefire extension. The total death toll since March 2 when the fighting resumed between Israel and Hezbollah has reached 3,042, the ministry said in a statement published on Tuesday, 24 hours after reporting 3,020 deaths."

"In southern Lebanon's Nabatieh area, an Israeli warplane levelled a home in the al-Mahfara neighbourhood of the municipality of Kfar Sir, north of the Litani River, killing four people and injuring two others, the NNA reported. In a separate incident in the municipality of Harouf, a drone attack targeted a vehicle parked near the municipality building, killing one person and injuring a municipal council member. At least two people were injured in the vehicle, one critically, including a man preparing to distribute bread to town residents when the strike occurred."

"An Israeli drone also struck a motorcycle in the municipality of Froun near the town of Bint Jbeil, killing one person, NNA added. In the Tyre district, NNA said the army used three incendiary phosphorus bombs against farmers harvesting watermelons at the al-Mansouri junction. The bombs landed near the farmers, who fled; no injuries were reported. Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the Mari-Halta junction, detaining three Lebanese nationals and confiscating their phones."

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 3,042 deaths since March 2, with at least 22 people killed in Israeli attacks over the previous 24 hours. The reported increase came 24 hours after 3,020 deaths were announced, despite a 45-day ceasefire extension. State-run National News Agency reported multiple incidents across southern Lebanon, including an Israeli warplane striking a home in Kfar Sir, a drone attack targeting a vehicle in Harouf, and a drone strike on a motorcycle in Froun. In Tyre district, incendiary phosphorus bombs were used against farmers harvesting watermelons, with no injuries reported. Israeli forces also set up a checkpoint at Mari-Halta, detaining three Lebanese nationals and confiscating their phones.

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