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IDF orders evacuation of 14 villages in southern Lebanon as it prepares for more attacks

The Israeli army has ordered residents of 14 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate “immediately” for their “own safety”.

The IDF repeatedly issued evacuation orders during the air and ground offensive aimed at disrupting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

In the latest warning, IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee said residents of 14 villages should flee north of the Awali river.

“Anyone who is near Hezbollah elements, facilities or weapons puts their lives in danger,” he wrote in a post to X.

“You are prohibited from going south. Any movement southwards may be dangerous to your life. We will inform you in time to return to your homes as soon as conditions are suitable,” he wrote.

Last night Hezbollah issued a similar warning, telling residents of 25 towns in northern Israel to leave their homes and saying these towns had become “legitimate military targets”.