Israel tells Lebanon residents to evacuate ahead of strikes

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Published On: 02 Mar 2026, 09:11

JERUSALEM, March 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military told residents of about 50 towns and villages in Lebanon to evacuate on Monday, warning of imminent attacks against Hezbollah militants, following rocket fire at Israel.

"For your safety, evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres (0.6 miles) away from your village to open areas," an army spokeswoman said in a statement on X, listing localities in the country's south and east.

 

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