LIVE: Middle East war — Israeli army declares entire area south of the Zahrani River in Lebanon a 'combat zone'

AI justification

Declaration of combat zone risks massive civilian harm and violates core human rights. | The declaration of a combat zone in southern Lebanon by the Israeli military constitutes a severe violation of multiple human rights frameworks, including the right to life, security, and freedom from arbitrary displacement. The order to evacuate civilians and the threat of disproportionate force against Hezbollah directly undermine peace, justice, and humanitarian protections, with potential for massive civ