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According to a report by the Times of Israel on Saturday 2 May, 2026, residents in parts of southern Lebanon are being urged to move out, at least temporarily, as the Israel Defense Forces prepares for a new round of strikes targeting Hezbollah positions.
The warning covers several villages — including Jibshit, Habboush, Ebba, Doueir, Harouf, Deir ez-Zahrani, Kfar Jouz, Aadshit al-Shaqif and Qaaqaait al-Jisr — where residents have been advised to relocate to a safer distance, roughly a kilometre or more away from their homes. It’s a precaution, but a serious one.
And while such alerts have become more common in recent months, they still carry weight. For people living in these areas, even a temporary evacuation can be disruptive, especially given how frequently tensions have flared along the border.
The message from the Israeli side, delivered by military spokesman Avichay Adraee, frames the move as a response to Hezbollah’s presence and activity in the region. “Hezbollah activities are forcing the IDF to act against it, as it does not intend to harm you,” he said, attempting to draw a distinction between military targets and civilian populations.
Still, on the ground, that distinction can feel less clear. With airstrikes looming and uncertainty hanging in the air, many residents are left weighing how quickly to leave and how long they might be gone.
