Israel issues new forced evacuation orders for south Lebanon

Published May 7, 2026 Updated May 7, 2026 02:32pm

Israel’s army has again ordered Lebanese residents flee for their lives in three new areas of southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports.

The forced evacuation orders were for the towns of Deir al-Zahrani, Bafroa, and Habush.

“In light of the terrorist group Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire agreement, the [military] is compelled to take decisive action against it,” the army said in a statement.

“Anyone who remains near Hezbollah operatives, facilities, or combat equipment is putting their life at risk,” it said.

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