Evacuation ordered for 16 villages in Lebanon

Israeli authorities have issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in 16 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, instructing them to immediately leave their homes. The advisory, published by the Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee on X, urges inhabitants to move at least one kilometer away from buildings.

The targeted communities include villages in the Nabatieh province, such as Jbaa and Ain Qana. The Israeli military stated that it is preparing operations against what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure in the region. The warning emphasized that individuals located near Hezbollah members, facilities, or military equipment are putting their lives at risk.

This evacuation order coincides with a period of heightened tensions along the border between Israel and Lebanon. The Israeli military has intensified its strikes against targets it associates with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over recent months. The ongoing cross-border hostilities have led to significant concern for civilian safety in the region.

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All those located near Hezbollah members, their facilities or military equipment are putting their own lives at risk.