Hezbollah Orders Evacuation of 25 Settlements in Northern Israel, Declares Them Military Targets

BEIRUT: Hezbollah has issued an order for the immediate evacuation of 25 settlements in northern Israel, declaring these areas as legitimate military targets. The announcement, made on Saturday evening, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

According to Anadolu Agency, Hezbollah communicated the evacuation order through a video message posted on Telegram, directly addressing the residents of the affected settlements. The message stated, “You are requested to evacuate immediately. Your settlements have become a place for the deployment and stability of enemy military forces that are attacking Lebanon. As a result, they have become legitimate military targets for the air and missile power of the Islamic resistance.”

The settlements identified for evacuation include Kiryat Shmona, Yasod HaMa’ala, Ayelet HaShachar, Hatzor HaGalilit, Karmiel, Ma’alot Tarshiha, Even Menachem, Nahariya, Rosh Pina, Shamir, Sha’al, Miron, Kabri, Abirim, Dalton, Nefat Ziv, Qatzrin, Kfar
Hananya, Manot, Beit HaAmik, Kfar Vradim, Harashim, Birya, Kfar Tzvi, and Bar Yohai.

The order comes amid a heightened air campaign by Israel in Lebanon, which began last month. Israel claims these operations target Hezbollah’s infrastructure and activities. The conflict has been escalating over the past year, with Israel intensifying its offensive on the Gaza Strip and expanding its military actions into southern Lebanon on October 1.