Israel orders evacuations in southern Lebanon as combat zone expandscombat zone expands
Israel’s military ordered residents to leave a wider area of southern Lebanon on May 27 as it expanded operations against Hezbollah near the Litani River and toward the city of Tyre.
The move came after a ceasefire that began on April 17 and raised fears that fighting could spread further, threaten civilians, and undermine the fragile truce.
Israeli Military
Israel says it is widening operations to push Hezbollah away from the border and protect communities in northern Israel. It describes the new area as a combat zone and warns residents to move north for their safety.
Hezbollah
Hezbollah says its fighters are confronting Israeli forces in several towns near the border. The group presents the fighting as resistance to an Israeli incursion into Lebanese territory.
Lebanese Civilian View
Residents and local officials are facing renewed displacement after weeks of relative calm. Many are trying to leave quickly while also dealing with shortages, damaged roads, and the risk of further strikes.
- The Litani is Lebanon's longest river.
- Tyre was a major Phoenician city in antiquity.
- Southern Lebanon has seen repeated displacement waves since the 1970s.
Israel-Lebanon War
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a 60-day ceasefire that mandates Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon while the Lebanese army deploys across all border crossings and the south.
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