Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations a day after its premier said Israeli forces had pushed even deeper into Lebanese territory. Lebanon's army said a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in the south, just a day after military delegations from both countries held landmark security talks in Washington.

The escalation comes as Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks between military delegations in the US.

The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, killing at least 14 people, including five women and children, and a Lebanese soldier.