Israel Evacuates Border as Deadly Clashes Raise Fear of Second War Erupting

Israel on Monday announced that it will evacuate 28 northern communities close to the Lebanon border in the wake of attacks which have broken out in the region in tandem with the ongoing conflict against Hamas in the south.

The mass evacuation raises fears that a second war is about to break out between Israel and Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.

A joint statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Defense Ministry said the communities being evacuated stand within 1.2 miles of the Lebanese border. The residents will be taken to “state-funded guesthouses,” the statement added, providing no timeline as to when they will be able to return home.

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