The Israeli military ordered residents across southern Lebanon to evacuate as it expanded operations, saying it will use extreme force against Hezbollah. The capture of Beaufort Castle and the specific directive to clear areas south of the Zahrani River indicate a push to control high ground and secure a wider buffer zone. This escalation is likely to drive large-scale civilian displacement, complicate humanitarian access, and raise the risk of broader exchanges with Hezbollah.
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