Israel Expands Lebanon Evacuation Orders as Deaths Top 2,000
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- Israel expanded its Lebanon evacuation orders as civilian dangers intensify, according to UN News tracking of the situation on the ground
- Lebanese civilians have borne the brunt of the escalation, with more than 2,000 reported killed since early March 2026
- Israel and Lebanon held direct diplomatic talks in Washington on Tuesday, even as military operations continued on the ground
- The Strait of Hormuz remains gripped by uncertainty, adding a second major flashpoint to an already volatile Middle East situation
- UN News is running a live blog covering military operations, humanitarian impacts, and diplomatic efforts across the region
Why it matters: The simultaneous expansion of evacuation orders and 2,000-plus Lebanese deaths since early March shows the civilian toll accelerating despite Tuesday's direct Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington — a gap between diplomacy and battlefield reality that leaves over 2,000 families grieving while negotiations continue.
