Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon ‘a combat zone’, imperilling ceasefire

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 03:05 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Israel's military has declared a new area of southern Lebanon a combat zone, advising residents to move north. This declaration follows over 120 strikes on Tuesday in southern and eastern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire announced on April 16. The military stated it would act with "great force" against Hezbollah in the designated zone, which encompasses all areas south of the Zahrani River. This move appears to indicate a further escalation of conflict.

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Israel warned it would act 'with great force' against Hezbollah in the zone.

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Residents in the declared combat zone are advised to move north of the Zahrani River.

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Israel's military declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone.

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More than 120 strikes hit Lebanon's south and east on Tuesday.

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The declaration imperils a ceasefire announced on April 16.

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Israel’s military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of Lebanon" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="6972" data-entity-type="location">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.The military’s statement, posted on X, ‌appeared to signal further escalation after more than 120 strikes on Tuesday hit Lebanon’s south and east, despite a ceasefire announced on April 16.“We advise residents of Lebanon" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="6972" data-entity-type="location">Southern Lebanon to evacuate to the north of the Zahrani River, as all areas south of the river are considered a combat zone,” an Israeli military spokesperson posted on X.

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