Israel Evacuates City Near Lebanon Border as It Hits Scores of Targets in Gaza

KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel—Israeli authorities ordered the evacuation of this city close to the Lebanese border, reflecting Israel’s growing concern that a second front could open up to the north as it continues its bombing campaign in Gaza, including a strike on a church compound overnight.

Israel on Friday also released more details about the hostages captured during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas—saying most of them are alive—as it laid out plans that include a ground invasion to eliminate the group, designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., as a political and military force in the Gaza Strip.