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Netanyahu Urges Lebanese Civilians to Evacuate Since This Morning Amid Strikes on Hezbollah

Sep 23, 2024, 04:08 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Lebanese people, emphasizing that Israel's conflict is with Hezbollah, not the Lebanese civilians. Since this morning, Netanyahu urged civilians to evacuate, accusing Hezbollah of using them as human shields by placing rockets and missiles in residential areas. The Israeli military has been conducting strikes against Hezbollah targets, and Netanyahu's message aimed to clarify that the operations are directed solely at the militant group.