Israel declares new combat zone in southern Lebanon and orders evacuations

Israel's military declared a new area of southern Lebanon as a "combat zone" on Wednesday and ordered residents to evacuate the region.

The military instructed residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River and move north. Israel's military stated it would act "with great force" against Lebanese armed groups in the declared zone.

Israel has carried out heavy strikes throughout southern Lebanon following the combat zone declaration. The military operations represent an expansion of Israel's campaign in southern Lebanon.

The intensification of strikes and the new evacuation orders come despite an April ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire had previously been in place between Israel and Lebanese forces.

The declaration of a new combat zone and the evacuation orders affect residents in southern Lebanon who now face displacement from the area. Israel's military campaign in the region has intensified with the new designation of territory as a combat zone.

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