Israel tells all residents in southern Lebanon to leave
Israel has issued an evacuation order for all residents in southern Lebanon due to intensified military strikes against Hezbollah. This marks the first such demand since a ceasefire was announced in April. The situation has escalated with significant casualties reported among civilians as the conflict continues.
- ▪The Israeli military declared southern Lebanon a 'combat zone' and urged residents to evacuate north of the Zahrani River.
- ▪This evacuation order is seen as a forced displacement by the Lebanese community, which includes hundreds of thousands of residents.
- ▪Israeli strikes have reportedly resulted in over 3,200 deaths since early March, including many women and children.
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Israel tells all residents in southern Lebanon to leaveBy Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran in JerusalemTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarThu 28 May 2026 at 4:41amThu 28 May 2026 at 4:41amThu 28 May 2026 at 4:41amIsrael has been intensifying its strikes in southern Lebanon in recent days. (Reuters: Rami Shlush)In short:Israel has told all residents in southern Lebanon they should evacuate north because of fighting with Hezbollah.It is the first time Israel has taken such a step since a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon.Israel has in recent days intensified strikes on Hezbollah targets within Lebanon.abc.net.au/news/israel-issues-evacuation-warning-southern-lebanon/106730356Link copiedShareShare articleThe Israeli military has told all residents of southern Lebanon to leave the area,…
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