Israel Declares Southern Lebanon a Combat Zone, Orders Evacuations
Israel has declared a significant portion of southern Lebanon a 'combat zone' and ordered residents to evacuate. This move marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Israel having struck 550 targets in Lebanon since the beginning of the week.
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Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon, Ordering Evacuations
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.
By Euan Ward
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Israel’s military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act “with great force” against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the zone. The military’s statement, posted on X, appeared to signal further escalation after more than 120 strikes on Tuesday hit Lebanon’s south and east, despite a ceasefire announced on April 16. “We advise residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate to the north of the...
By Reuters
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Israel has expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensify despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could complicate US-led diplomacy with Iran.
By FRANCE 24
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At least 31 people were killed in strikes on the country’s south and east
By Muhammad Al Gebaly
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