Israeli forces order evacuations and demolish structures in southern Lebanon
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-03 01:34 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The Israeli military instructed residents of 11 towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid escalating cross‑border strikes. In a separate operation, Israeli troops demolished a monastery and a nearby school, citing security concerns. Both reports come from Middle East Eye; one details the evacuation orders, the other the demolition, together illustrating the widening Israeli campaign in the area.