Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

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Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

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Israel declared parts of southern Lebanon a combat zone, urging residents to evacuate as military forces prepare to act decisively against Hezbollah. The announcement signals escalated conflict risks along the Israel-Lebanon border region.

BEIRUT, May 27 - 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.

World Security Conflict Politics Israel Lebanon combat zone Hezbollah military escalation border conflict

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