Israeli Defense Commands Evacuation of Southern Lebanese Towns

The Israeli military has ordered evacuations in southern Lebanon, north of a UN-designated buffer zone. This move suggests potential expansion of Israel's operations beyond border regions in southern Lebanon, as announced on Thursday.

In a significant escalation, the Israeli military has mandated the evacuation of several villages and towns situated in southern Lebanon. These areas lie north of the buffer zone designated by the United Nations following the 2006 conflict.

The evacuation orders, announced on Thursday, indicate Israel's potential plans to expand its military operations further into southern Lebanese territory beyond the border areas that have been affected thus far.

This development reflects rising tensions in the region and suggests a possible broadening of Israel's military agenda, which has remained largely confined to proximate border areas until now.

(With inputs from agencies.)