ToplineThe Israeli military on Monday said it conducted a series of “extensive” airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon and urged civilians in the region to evacuate from their homes,

Israel’s air force carried out dozens of airstrikes early Monday on southern Lebanon, state media and the Israeli military said.

Smoke rises over southern Lebanon afternew Israeli strikes against Hezbollah:::: Marjayoun, Lebanon:: Tyre, LebanonThe strikes constituted the most geographically widespread bombing that Israel has simultaneously carried out since its conflict with Hezbollah began nearly a year ago in parallel with the war on Gaza.