Israel demands evacuation of southern Lebanon villages amid strikes on Hezbollah targets
Israel has ordered residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.The affected villages are located north of the Litani River, an area where Israeli troops maintain a presence despite a fragile ceasefire.The Israeli air force has commenced bombardments on these towns and villages, with large plumes of smoke visible from northern Israel.The evacuation orders effectively displace local populations as Israel aims to neutralize what it describes as immediate and emerging threats from Hezbollah.Casualties have been reported in the strikes, with Lebanon's health ministry confirming seven deaths from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Apr 2026 16:34 LONDON
