BEIRUT — Israel's military ramped up its ground offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coast on Tuesday, deploying more troops and urging civilians near the Mediterranean to evacuate.

The armed forces' announcement followed Israeli's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pledge to keep fighting a "sacred war" until Hezbollah and Hamas are defeated. Both groups have vowed no letup in the multifront conflict.

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