[47806] IDF orders urgent evacuation of 11 villages and towns in southern Lebanon

IDF orders urgent evacuation of 11 villages and towns in southern Lebanon

This morning, May 3, 2026, Arab media reported an escalation in tensions on the northern border. The Israel Defense Forces issued an official directive for residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately.

According to a report by Iran International, known for its critical stance toward the Iranian regime and its proxies, the IDF justified the decision by stating that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire. The military's statement indicated that residents must stay at least one kilometer away from the defined areas, as "anyone found near Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure endangers their life," as reported by Iran International.

A supplementary report on the matter also came through Al Arabiya Farsi, a major news channel in the Arab world broadcasting from the United Arab Emirates, which confirmed that the Israeli military issued evacuation orders for several settlements in southern Lebanon. As of now, no further details have been provided regarding specific operational activity or the required duration of the evacuation.