Lebanon reports strikes on south, east as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings

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Lebanon experienced Israeli airstrikes in its southern region, with evacuation warnings issued for Nabatieh and over 20 other locations amidst escalating tensions. The conflict is linked to broader Middle East war dynamics involving Hezbollah, Israel, the US, and Iran as diplomatic efforts for a resolution progress.

Lebanon reported Israeli strikes in the country's south on Saturday, as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of raids. The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on ending the Middle East war that could also include Lebanon, drawn into the conflict when Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of its patron Tehran. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes had hit several areas, particularly around the southern city of Nabatieh.