Beirut: At least 31 people were killed and 40 injured in Israeli airstrikes Tuesday in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes targeted the towns of Burj al-Shamali, Kawthariyet El Riz, Habboush, Maarakeh, and Selaa.

According to Anadolu Agency, Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported that at least 10 people were killed, including women and children, in a single strike on Burj al-Shamali. The outlet also reported at least three airstrikes near the Qaraoun Dam in eastern Lebanon, home to the country's largest water reservoir.

The strikes occurred following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threat to intensify attacks against Hezbollah in response to the group's drone strikes against Israeli forces. Since March 2, Israel has been conducting an expanded offensive on Lebanon, resulting in nearly 3,200 deaths, over 9,600 injuries, and the displacement of over 1.6 million people, according to official figures.

The Israeli army has maintained its daily attacks despite a US-mediated ceasefire that took effect on April 17 and was later extended to early July.