Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon, orders evacuations

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Israel declared a new combat zone south of the Zahrani River in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate as strikes intensified. This escalation aims to pressure Hezbollah while seeking to avoid actions in Beirut that could jeopardize US-led diplomacy with Iran.

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Israel expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensified 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.

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