Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 17, including some south of the capital Beirut

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Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people.

A series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter, according to state media and the Health Ministry.

The strikes on Saturday mark another escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on April 17.

Both sides have continued daily attacks despite the truce.

The Health Ministry denounced the violence, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law.

Lebanon and Israel have been in a state of war since 1948, with talks scheduled in Washington starting Thursday.

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