Israeli military issues forced displacement orders for 22 Lebanese towns

The Israeli military has instructed residents of 22 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, citing the presence of “Hezbollah elements, facilities, or weapons” in the area.

“You are prohibited from heading south, and any movement towards the south poses a danger to your life,” an Israeli army spokesperson warned on X, urging residents to move north of al-Awali Sea.

Many of the affected towns, including Aita al-Shaab, Ramyah and Hanine, have already suffered extensive bombing from Israeli fighter jets and drones.