Israel Orders Evacuations in Nine Southern Lebanon Towns Ahead of Attacks

Israel ordered evacuations in nine southern Lebanese towns before launching fresh attacks and demolitions inside Lebanon’s yellow zone, Al Jazeera reported on May 9, 2026. The yellow zone refers to an area extending several kilometers north of the Lebanon-Israel border where Israeli forces have conducted operations since the ceasefire took effect.

The evacuations preceded strikes that targeted structures in the zone, according to the report.

The Lebanese government has demanded Israeli withdrawal from its territory along with reconstruction aid as talks approach in the United States. Officials said the assistance is needed to rebuild areas affected by the conflict. The demands come as both sides prepare for discussions that could address the implementation of the ceasefire agreement reached late last year.

No further details on the timing or format of the U.S. talks were provided. The sequence of events began with the evacuation orders issued to residents in the nine towns. Israeli forces then carried out the attacks and demolitions in the yellow zone shortly afterward.