Israel orders Lebanon evacuation ahead of strikes

The Israeli army ordered residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate a specific zone early Monday, September 7, 2026, ahead of anticipated strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah. The military stated that an explosive drone had been launched toward its forces, and Hezbollah's "terrorist activity compels the IDF to act forcefully against it," without specifying if any soldiers were wounded. In a message delivered in Arabic, the army warned it was targeting a Hezbollah facility and that remaining in the area posed a risk. Hezbollah's Al-Manar television channel later reported Israeli airstrikes on Deir Zahrani. This action follows an earlier evacuation notice issued by Israel on Sunday, September 6, 2026, for residents near a building identified as a Hezbollah facility in Arab Salim. The current escalation began early Sunday morning when Hezbollah launched two drones toward Israeli soldiers operating within a designated security zone along the border. The Israeli military described the drone attack as a "blatant violation of understandings" and stated that no Israeli soldiers were wounded.