Israel Orders Evacuation of 20 Towns and Villages in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military ordered residents of twenty towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately. The directive requires them to move north of the Zahrani River. The order was issued on Saturday and targets areas near Nabatieh and Jezzine.

The specific towns and villages affected include Deir al-Zahrani, al-Numeiriyeh, al-Sharqiyah, al-Duweir, Harouf, Habboush, Kfar Joz, Zabdine, Nabatieh al-Tahta, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Reman, al-Mahmoudiyah, Sajd, Reihan, Armati, Kfar Shouba, Malkiyeh, al-Luwaizeh, and Arab Salim. This list covers twenty locations in total. The evacuation measure was intended to protect civilians and reduce risks from Hezbollah military operations in the region.

A similar Israeli evacuation warning was issued on June 6 for five villages in southern Lebanon.

Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified despite a fragile ceasefire. Both sides have been reinforcing border positions. International mediators have warned of a potential broader regional conflict.