Live: Israeli army orders evacuation in Lebanon's port city of Tyre ahead of attack

28/10/2024 04:32 France 24

The Israeli army on Monday told residents in parts of Lebanon's southern city of Tyre to leave immediately, warning that it would attack Hezbollah targets there. This order came after Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike earlier on Monday in the centre of Tyre killed at least five people and wounded 10 others, adding the toll was provisional. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in the Middle East.

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