The death toll of the Israeli massacre in the southern Lebanese village of Tefahta has risen to 19 civilian martyrs, including women and children, all belonging to a single family, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in the South said. 

This comes as the Israeli aggression on South Lebanon continues violently targeting civilians and homes. 

On Wednesday, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Bazourieh and Mahmoudieh, the outskirts of Kfar Roummane and Blat, and Khiam, Arabsalim, and Taybeh. 

Moreover, al-Basatin, located in the vicinity of al-Qasimiyeh, came under Israeli fire as well. A series of airstrikes was also launched against the ancient city of Tyre, South Lebanon. 

The Civil Defense - the al-Risala Association for Health Relief patrolled the streets of Tyre, urging citizens through loudspeakers to evacuate immediately, following threats from the Israeli military spokesperson Avichai Adraee to bomb a vast residential area in the city.

BREAKING | The Israeli military issues a new evacuation order for Tyre (Sour), one of the oldest cities in the world, located in southern Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/0bqEc43AEK

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In response, al-Risala closed the entrances to the city to prevent entry and evacuated families to shelter centers.

According to Al Mayadeen's correspondent, the targeted area is located between the streets of Hiram, Sharaf al-Din, Abu Deeb, and the ruins.

The Lebanese Health Ministry had revealed that "Israel" on Tuesday killed 19 civilians and injured 35 others in the widespread Israeli aggression across Lebanon, particularly Bekaa, Hermel, South Lebanon, and Nabatieh. 

The number of people killed in the Israeli aggression on Lebanon since October 8 has risen to 2,546, in addition to 11,862 injuries, the Ministry confirmed.

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