Israel has expanded its military operations in southern Lebanon, designating a new combat zone and ordering evacuations south of the Zahrani River. This escalation occurs despite a prior ceasefire agreement.

Israel has expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensify despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could complicate US-led diplomacy with Iran.