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IDF Orders Evacuations in Over 70 Southern Lebanon Towns, Including Nabatieh, Amid Strikes on Hezbollah

Oct 3, 2024, 07:22 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued extensive evacuation orders for residents in southern Lebanon, including over 70 towns and villages. The evacuations come amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Specific areas in Beirut's southern suburbs, such as Dahieh and Hadath, have been warned to evacuate due to their proximity to Hezbollah facilities. The IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, emphasized the urgency of these warnings, advising residents to move north of the Awali River. Among the areas affected is Nabatieh, one of the largest cities in southern Lebanon, located north of the Litani River. This escalation signals a broader offensive by Israel against Hezbollah, with significant military operations expected in the affected regions.