The Israeli Army declared this Monday (30) a closed military zone around three cities in the far north on its border with Lebanon.
“Following a situational assessment, the areas of Metula, Misgav Am and Kfar Giladi in northern Israel have been declared a closed military zone. Entry to this area is prohibited,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. “.”
This means that no civilians are allowed to enter these regions, as expectations of a ground offensive in Lebanon are high, and presumably this will be a staging area for the Israeli Army.
These cities make up an area of northern Israel that is surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.
Earlier, the country’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, highlighted that the “next stage” of Israel’s war against Hezbollah “will begin soon”.
Understand the war between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes in areas of Lebanon. On September 23, the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities.
According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran.
The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country.
Furthermore, a land incursion has not been ruled out.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, as confirmed by the group itself.
Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages.
Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.
On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.
At least two Brazilian teenagers died in the attacks. Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.
This content was originally published in Israel declares closed military zone around 3 cities on the border with Lebanon on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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