At least 31 people were killed and 40 others injured in multiple Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, according to the country’s health ministry. The attacks took place on Tuesday and were reported by Al Jazeera Arabic. The strikes targeted several towns and villages, including Burj Shamali, Kautariyat al-Rouz, Habbouch, Marake, and Sala, where casualties quickly increased following the bombings.

The Lebanese health ministry confirmed that the death toll had reached 31, with at least 40 people receiving treatment in various local hospitals. The report did not specify the reasons behind the airstrikes or identify the victims. The attacks mark a significant escalation in violence in the region, affecting multiple civilian areas.

Further details about the military objectives or international responses were not provided in the report, leaving the broader context of the strikes unclear.