Following intense bombardment in and around Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, residents have begun evacuating the area toward Beirut, according to reports from Israeli media. The IDF has been conducting strikes in the area in recent days.
Intense Israeli bombardment in the city of Nabatieh and its surroundings in southern Lebanon has prompted residents to evacuate the area and head toward Beirut, according to a report Friday morning from Israeli correspondent Yaron Schneider (N12). The evacuations come as the IDF continues its strikes in the area — an intensification that has been under way since late last week.
As The Zioneer reported on Friday at 05:44 Jerusalem time, hundreds of Shiite residents who had returned to Nabatieh amid a lull were again fleeing the area as fighting resumed. The current wave of displacement now appears to be larger and more sustained, with residents heading north toward the capital.
The IDF has been striking Nabatieh and surrounding villages since June 12, with the military describing the targets as infrastructure and positions belonging to Hezbollah. The latest context item, a bulletin from 02:35 Jerusalem on Friday, reported artillery shell footage emerging from the city. Casualty figures from the latest bombardment are not yet available.
3 developments
- StrongIDF strikes in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon
- DevelopingIDF advances on Nabatieh direction from Arnoun, clashes and heavy shelling reported
- ConfirmedIDF reportedly strikes Nabatieh area after Hezbollah fire at Israeli forces
- StrongLebanese reports: 'Fire belt' strikes continue in Nabatieh and surrounding towns
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- Internal intake