Israel pounded south Lebanon with deadly strikes and widened its offensive with the first raid near Beirut in weeks where authorities said a woman and two children were killed despite a ceasefire.The attack near the capital came after heavy strikes on south Lebanon that authorities said had killed at least 14 people, including three children.The escalation comes as Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks between military delegations at the Pentagon on Friday, and for US-brokered talks early next week -- the fourth round since the latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict erupted.
Israel launches deadly strike near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive
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