Zahrani River
Coverage of Zahrani River in the Nexus archive.
- Five killed in air strikes as Israel flouts Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed five people, including a mayor, despite a US-brokered ceasefire. The attacks targeted areas under an evacuation warning, with Israeli forces designating regions south of the Zahrani River as combat zones. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with neither side respecting the April ceasefire or a recent conditional truce.
- Israel strikes south Lebanon following expulsion orders
The Israeli army struck several towns in southern Lebanon after issuing expulsion orders for 20 locations, including Nabatieh. Air strikes targeted areas such as Nabatieh, Rihan, and Sujud, with residents ordered to move north of the Zahrani River. The Israeli army declared regions south of the river as 'combat zones' last month.
- Israeli army issues expulsion orders for Tyre residents
The Israeli military has issued forced evacuation orders for residents of Tyre (Sour) and surrounding areas in southern Lebanon, instructing them to move north of the Zahrani River. The order includes al-Bas and Zakuk al-Mufdi camps.
- Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?
Israeli forces have advanced past Lebanon’s Litani River, with analysts noting this marks an expansion of Israel’s military control northward toward the Zahrani River.
- Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
The Israeli military has captured Beaufort Castle in Lebanon and ordered residents south of the Zahrani river to evacuate as it expands its ground offensive.
- Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon and orders evacuations
Israel has expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuations south of the Zahrani River amid intensified strikes. The move aims to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut to prevent complicating US-led diplomacy with Iran, despite an existing April ceasefire.