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Israel Orders Evacuations in 11 Southern Lebanese Towns as Ceasefire Frays

The order signals a widening front following an Israeli claim of a truce breach.

Overview

  • The Israeli military told residents of 11 towns in southern Lebanon to leave their homes and move at least 1,000 meters to open areas on Sunday.
  • Israel said Hezbollah violated the April 17 ceasefire and said it would act forcefully, warning that anyone near Hezbollah fighters or facilities could be at risk.
  • Israeli strikes continued after the warnings, with Al Jazeera Arabic reporting artillery on the outskirts of Zawtar al‑Sharqiya and Mayfadoun.
  • Hezbollah has kept up drone and rocket attacks on Israeli troops and northern Israel, and recent drone strikes killed two soldiers and an army contractor, according to Al Jazeera.
  • Some targeted towns lie north of the Litani River, and reporting describes ongoing Israeli operations and a narrow occupied strip in the south, raising new displacement and safety risks for civilians.