Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Following Evacuation Orders
Israel has launched airstrikes across southern Lebanon, targeting areas believed to be Hezbollah strongholds. This military action follows the forced evacuation of nine villages, including Anqoun, which hosts approximately 2,500 displaced individuals. The roads leading to Sidon, a nearby large city, were congested as families sought refuge. The Israeli military's operations included drone strikes in Nabatieh and artillery bombardments in Kfar Tebnit, near the recently captured Beaufort Castle. The escalation comes after Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreement, which would have allowed Israel to continue airstrikes while Hezbollah ceased firing. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam criticized the ongoing conflict, emphasizing Lebanon's unwillingness to be a battleground for external wars. 
