Israel orders evacuation of 41 towns in southern Lebanon

Israel orders evacuation of 41 towns in southern Lebanon The Israeli army has ordered residents of 41 towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate and move north of the Zahrani River, as evacuation orders continue across the region. The directive comes as large areas of southern Lebanon are being cleared of residents amid ongoing military operations. Displaced people sit outside their tents at an unofficial camp erected along Beirut's seafront area on 6 April 2026. Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP

The Israeli army has ordered residents of 41 towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate and move north of the Zahrani River, as evacuation orders continue across the region.

The directive comes as large areas of southern Lebanon are being cleared of residents amid ongoing military operations.