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The crisis in the Middle East marks a new and dangerous escalation. The Israeli army has issued new orders for forced evacuation in southern Lebanon, while in the Persian Gulf there are reported cross-attacks between the United States and Iran that bring the region to the brink of large-scale conflict
BEIRUT. In recent hours, the Israeli army has ordered residents of the areas of Jabsheet and Sarafand to immediately leave their homes and move at least one kilometer away, towards open areas.
The message was spread by Avichay Adraee, the Arabic spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), who justified the decision by the need to target Hezbollah-related objectives.
According to Israel, the Shiite group has violated the ceasefire mediated by the United States that came into effect in mid-April. Hezbollah, for its part, rejects the accusations and reiterates that it will continue military operations against Israeli troops present in Lebanon and against the northern cities of Israel as long as – it claims – Israeli violations do not cease.
The fragile balance of the ceasefire
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is proving increasingly unstable. For weeks, local sources and international organizations have reported raids that have allegedly targeted civilian areas, resulting in casualties among the population and widespread destruction of homes.
Israel claims to target only Hezbollah military infrastructure, but the situation on the ground appears more complex. The agreement, in fact, includes a controversial clause: Israel’s right to intervene militarily “in self-defense” against threats deemed imminent or ongoing. A formulation that, according to various observers, leaves ample room for interpretation and contributes to the current instability.
The images from villages like Kfar Tibnit show columns of smoke after the latest airstrikes, confirming an intensification of operations.
The Gulf Front: Hormuz Returns to the Center of the Clash
At the same time, tensions have escalated in the Persian Gulf, where the United States and Iran are vying for control of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for global energy trade.
In the last 48 hours, there have been attacks with drones and missiles, explosions on commercial ships, and direct military operations. The U.S. Central Command has stated that it has destroyed six Iranian military vessels – a claim denied by Tehran.
Meanwhile, two merchant ships flying the U.S. flag have managed to cross the strait under military escort, a sign of an American attempt to restore security to the route.
Attack in the Emirates: Fujairah port hit
The crisis has also affected the United Arab Emirates. A drone attack – attributed to Tehran by local sources – struck the oil industrial area of Fujairah, causing a fire and injuring three Indian citizens.
The Indian government has called the attack “unacceptable,” demanding an immediate cessation of actions against civilian infrastructure. Local authorities have confirmed that emergency teams responded quickly to contain the damage.
The risk of a regional war
The overall picture highlights a dangerous convergence of crises: the Israeli-Lebanese front, the direct confrontation between the United States and Iran, and the involvement of regional actors.
The simultaneity of events increases the risk of uncontrolled escalation, with possible global repercussions, especially in the energy and economic sectors.
The international community watches with increasing concern as calls for de-escalation multiply. However, on the ground, the signals are moving in the opposite direction: evacuations, targeted attacks, and military operations that, day by day, bring the scenario closer to an open conflict on a regional scale.
