Israel's army said on Saturday five new areas along its border with Lebanon had been declared a closed military zone, as its troops battled Hezbollah forces inside the neighbouring country.
"Following a situational assessment, the areas of Zarit, Shomera, Shtula, Netua, and Even Menachem in northern Israel will be declared a closed military zone as of 20:00 today (17:00 GMT)," an army statement said, adding: "entry to this area is prohibited".
Almost a year of cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah escalated into all-out war on September 23, with Israel bombarding south and east Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs, saying it is targeting Hezbollah.
The health ministry said Saturday that 26 people were killed the previous day, reporting 2,255 dead in a year of violence, more than half of these since September 23, according to an AFP tally.
With AFP
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