Israeli ground advances and continued attacks have raised fears of a broader conflict, with Beirut accusing Israel of repeatedly violating a US-mediated truce.

Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages.

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported Israeli airstrikes on more than 20 locations in the south, both before and after evacuation warnings were issued.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) also accused Odeh of involvement in killings, kidnappings and attacks targeting Israeli civilians and security personnel during the October 7 assault.

Benjamin Netanyahu health concerns are growing rapidly after reports confirmed the Israeli Prime Minister was rushed to a Jerusalem hospital late at night. Israeli officials described the visit as a routine dental procedure,

The Israeli PM's latest hospital visit reignited questions about his health after recent prostate cancer treatment and past medical procedures.