Israel steps up strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks continue as talks loom

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Israeli air strikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks intensified over the weekend in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, as both sides signalled the war would continue despite diplomatic efforts. Lebanon's health ministry said that since fighting renewed on 2 March after a Hezbollah attack on Israel, Israeli attacks have killed 2,055 people, including 167 since Friday. Twelve Israeli soldiers and two civilians have been killed by Hezbollah over the same period, Israeli authorities say. Fighting