Israeli military orders residents to leave 29 southern Lebanon towns

The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for residents of 29 towns and villages in southern Lebanon. Warnings covered 25 locations in Nabatieh district and four in Sidon district. People in the communities were told to flee north of the Zahrani River immediately.

An Israeli military spokesperson posted statements on X naming the towns of Jbaa, Houmin al-Tahta, Ansar and Kfar Sir. The orders followed Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon. One air strike hit the town of Froun in Bint Jbeil district.

Regional statements An Israeli finance minister called for attacks on southern Beirut after two drones crashed into northern Israeli territory. The minister said the incidents tested an announced security arrangement and urged implementation with force.

An Israeli national security minister posted on X that a missile should be fired for every drone sent from Lebanon. The minister also called for strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs.

Diplomatic activity A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to advance negotiations between Iran and the U.S. The team is headed by an adviser to Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister. Iranian news agencies reported the visit aims to review the latest diplomatic developments.

Iranian officials have not yet made a final decision on a framework agreement to end hostilities, according to a semi-official Iranian agency. A review of the agreement's political, legal and technical aspects continues at expert and decision-making levels.

U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a possible signing on Sunday. Iranian officials have cast doubt on that timeline.