June 13, 2026, 1:19 p.mJune 13, 2026, 1:19 p.m
The Israeli army has asked residents of 24 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate. At the same time, the army reported several drone attacks by the Lebanese Hezbollah militia on northern Israel since Friday evening.
Army spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X that residents should immediately leave their homes and move north of the Sahrani River for their own safety. Anyone who is in the vicinity of Hezbollah fighters, their facilities and ordnance is putting their life in danger.
It was initially unclear how many people were affected by the evacuation.
Reports of violent attacks
After the call for evacuation, Lebanese security circles reported heavy Israeli attacks with fighter jets, drones and artillery on targets in the areas mentioned – for example on Kfar Ruman, Nabatiya and the hills above the city. Some areas, such as most of Nabatija and Kfar Ruman, were already almost deserted before the new warning. The Israeli army did not initially confirm the attacks.
Hezbollah repeatedly attacks northern Israel
She previously reported several times about air alerts in northern Israel after suspected Hezbollah drone attacks. The border towns of Metula and Misgav Am were among those affected.
There has been a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese government since April. In the current conflict, Israel and the Hezbollah militia are facing each other. Both parties accuse each other of continually violating the terms of the agreement. Israeli troops are deployed in southern Lebanon and have unilaterally declared areas to be “security zones”. Iran-backed Hezbollah refuses to negotiate with Israel. (sda/dpa)