Israel issued a new round of evacuation orders for at least 20 Lebanese villages located south of the Litani River, near the border with Lebanon. This latest development comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate.
According to FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Beirut, Rawad Taha, Israel has been issuing multiple evacuation warnings for various parts of southern Lebanon in recent weeks. The villages affected by the latest round of evacuation orders are said to be closer to the border, indicating Israel’s concern about potential threats posed by Hezbollah in the region.
Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group based in Lebanon, has long been a rival of Israel and tensions between the two have periodically flared up into conflict. The latest evacuation orders suggest that Israel is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its citizens amidst growing security concerns.
The situation remains tense as both Israel and Hezbollah continue to engage in a war of words and occasional skirmishes along the border. The international community will be closely monitoring the developments in the region as the situation unfolds.
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