Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah. This decision follows a series of air strikes by Israel that resulted in multiple casualties, including at least 15 deaths in Burj al-Shamali. The ongoing violence threatens to disrupt negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- ▪Israel's military has ordered the evacuation of Tyre due to ongoing air strikes targeting Hezbollah.
- ▪At least 15 people were killed in an Israeli strike in Burj al-Shamali.
- ▪Hezbollah has accused Israel of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire that began five weeks ago.
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Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates32 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrittenAFPAn Israeli strike killed at least 15 people in Burj al-Shamali, near Tyre, on WednesdayThe Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, after carrying out another wave of air strikes that it said targeted the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.The military told residents of Tyre and surrounding areas that it was "compelled to act forcefully" because Hezbollah was violating a US-brokered ceasefire that began five weeks ago.Also on Wednesday, Lebanese media reported Israeli strikes across the south and eastern Bekaa Valley, with three people killed in the town of Choukine.Hezbollah, which has itself accused Israel…
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