Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation
Summary
Israel has ordered people to leave seven towns in southern Lebanon, outside its buffer zone, because of ongoing conflict with the group Hezbollah. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, both sides have continued attacks, and Israel says it will act to protect its security.Key Facts
- Israel issued forced evacuation orders for seven towns north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
- These towns lie beyond Israel’s declared buffer zone, about 10 km inside Lebanon near the border.
- Israel says Hezbollah is violating the ceasefire and that it will respond to protect its soldiers and communities.
- Hezbollah denies breaking the ceasefire and calls its attacks a response to Israel’s violations.
- The ceasefire started on April 16 and was extended to mid-May but has not stopped fighting completely.
- There have been multiple airstrikes and drone attacks in southern Lebanon in recent days.
- A 19-year-old Israeli soldier was killed and five others wounded in southern Lebanon during fighting.
- At least 2,509 people have died and 7,755 wounded in Israeli attacks in Lebanon since the conflict renewed on March 2.
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