Israel issues evacuation warnings for nine villages in southern Lebanon

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Israel has issued evacuation orders for several villages in southern Lebanon due to planned airstrikes on Hezbollah positions, following heightened military tensions. The warnings urge residents to move away to ensure their safety amid ongoing hostilities.

Israel issues evacuation warnings for nine villages in southern Lebanon The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages in southern Lebanon ahead of planned airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions. Residents of Tayr Debba, Aabbasiyyeh, Burj Rahal, Maaroub, Barish, Arzoun, Jannata, Zrariyeh and Ain Baal were instructed to move at least one kilometre away from the targeted areas. “In light of the Hezbollah terror organisation’s violations of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is forced to act against it with force and does not intend to harm you,” Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a warning message issued to residents. The evacuation notices come amid intensified exchanges of fire and continued Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon despite ongoing ceasefire efforts.  Ali Soueidan looks on as people clean his damaged house in Beirut’s southern suburbs, 8 May 2026. (Raghed Waked/Reuters)