Israeli Army Declares Southern Lebanon a 'War Zone,' Orders Evacuation

Summary

The Israeli army has declared southern Lebanon a 'war zone' and ordered evacuation due to escalating conflict with Hezbollah, following intensified military actions including over 150 airstrikes.

Key Points
  • Israel has declared southern Lebanon a 'war zone' and ordered residents south of the Zahrani River to evacuate immediately.
  • The Israeli Defense Forces have carried out more than 150 airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa region in the last 24 hours.
  • At least 31 people died on Tuesday alone due to the ongoing conflict, with a total of over 3,200 casualties since the war began.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations following Hezbollah's drone attack on northern Israeli areas.
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