Israel launches new wave of attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon

"Urgent warning to the residents of Tyre and Sidon. The IDF will soon attack military infrastructure belonging to the terrorist organisation Hezbollah, the military's Arabic-language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, posted on X, urging residents in the area to evacuate immediately and move at least 300 metres away."

"There is a battle for control over south Lebanon, with the Israeli military increasing its presence along the border and within Lebanese territory. Israeli media are reporting that Israel wants to expand its presence in southern Lebanon, expand that buffer zone, but Hezbollah says it has so far repelled advances on a number of axes."

"The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified since the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during US-Israeli strikes last week. Since then, the opposing forces have clashed in eastern Lebanon, while Israel has carried out attacks across Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut."

Israeli military forces have intensified operations across southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid escalating conflict following Iran's Supreme Leader's death. The Israeli army issued urgent warnings to residents of Tyre and Sidon to evacuate immediately, with military strikes planned on Hezbollah positions. Israeli warplanes conducted overnight attacks on multiple towns including Almajadel, Chaqra, and Srifa, with additional strikes reported near Ansariya, Bint Jbeil, and other southern Lebanese locations. Israeli media reports indicate plans to expand a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, though Hezbollah claims to have repelled advances. The conflict represents a significant escalation in the broader Israeli-US confrontation with Iran.

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