Israel warns of strike on Lebanon-Syria border crossing as attacks continue

Government

BEIRUT: The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 4) warned it would strike an area near the main crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate immediately as it continued attacks across the country. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since Mar 2, when Hezbollah entered the war in the Middle East on the side of its backer Iran. "Due to Hezbollah's use of the Masnaa Crossing for military purposes and smuggling of combat