Israel issues new evacuation warnings in south Lebanon beyond occupied area
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- Israel ordered residents of more than 10 villages in south Lebanon to evacuate at least 1,000 metres away, expanding the displacement zone beyond the occupied area.
- Hezbollah has been using cheap fiber‑optic‑controlled drones that evade jamming, launching daily attacks that killed two Israeli soldiers and an army contractor.
- Eyal Zamir warned that any threat “beyond the Yellow Line” – north of the Litani River – would be eliminated, signaling possible escalation beyond the ceasefire line.
- Lebanon’s National News Agency reported Israeli strikes across southern towns, including locations not listed in the evacuation order, indicating broader military activity.
- U.S. called for direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun demanded full implementation of the ceasefire before negotiations.
Why it matters: Lebanese civilians lose shelter as Israel orders evacuation of >10 villages; Israeli forces risk further casualties after two soldiers and a contractor were killed. The mass displacement threatens the fragile ceasefire, raising the chance of wider regional fighting.
