Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon ‘a combat zone’, imperilling ceasefire

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Israel’s military declared a new southern Lebanese area a combat zone, urging residents to move north amidst escalating conflict with Hezbollah despite a recent ceasefire. The announcement signals potential intensified military action in the region.

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...