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Residents of the southern Lebanese village of Qlayaa who have decided to remain in their town near the border with Israel, unload aid provided through community initiatives on October 8, 2024. [AFP]
Israel ramped up its ground offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coast on Tuesday, after deploying more troops in the country and urging civilians living near the Mediterranean to evacuate.
The military's announcement followed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pledge to keep fighting a "sacred war" until Israel's enemies -- Hezbollah and Hamas -- are defeated. Both groups have vowed no let-up in the multi-front conflict.
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