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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
IDF issues broad evacuation advisory for all residents south of Lebanon’s Zahrani River
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleStav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel
The IDF issues a sweeping evacuation advisory urging residents across southern Lebanon to move north of the Zahrani River, warning that “all areas south of the river are considered combat zones.”
“We call on all residents of southern Lebanon to stay away from Hezbollah operatives, facilities, and combat equipment,” says military spokesman Avichay Adraee, adding that “the IDF does not intend to harm civilians.”
The military has issued a series of localized evacuation warnings in recent days targeting specific cities and villages in southern Lebanon. This announcement is the first broad advisory covering the entirety of southern Lebanon since the ceasefire, which has now largely unraveled, came into effect on April 16.
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