The Israeli military has issued a call for the evacuation of residents from 19 villages in southern Lebanon, situated within 30 kilometers (18 miles) of the border with Israel. Residents have been instructed to move approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) further into the country for their safety.
The directive, delivered by Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Forces’ Arabic spokesperson, urges residents to relocate to the north of the Awali River without delay. This latest evacuation order is part of a series of warnings issued by Israel over the past week, now impacting a total of 124 villages in the region.
The Awali River, located north of Sidon and just south of Beirut, marks the boundary beyond which residents are advised to move. This area represents a significant portion of Lebanese territory, extending to the Israeli border.
Residents have also been cautioned against traveling further into southern Lebanon from north of the Litani River, approximately 18 miles from the border, without using vehicles.
Recent evacuation alerts from the Israeli military have preceded airstrikes in southern Lebanon within minutes. Israel's ongoing bombing campaign in the region, targeting Hezbollah as part of its military operations, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement.
According to the Lebanese government, more than 1,400 individuals have lost their lives, and over 1 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to the Israeli offensive.
