Israel declares part of northern border 'closed military zone'
The Israeli military declared a military zone in parts of its northern border with Lebanon on Monday ahead of possible ground operations in the neighbouring country. "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 military said in a statement.
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- Published Date: 09:45 | 30 September 2024
The Israeli military declared the areas around the communities of Metula, Misgav Am, and Kfar Giladi in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon as a closed military zone and said entry to the areas was prohibited.
It said the decision, announced as speculation has grown of an imminent ground incursion into southern Lebanon, was taken following a situational assessment.
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