Israeli military tells residents of eight Lebanese towns outside 'buffer zone' to leave ahead of strikes

Apr 30, 2026

The remains of the Lebanese village Kfar Kila, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem — Shir Torem

BEIRUT, April 30 (Reuters) - The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes.

The "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon was occupied by Israeli troops before a ceasefire that was announced earlier this month but has failed to fully halt hostilities.

(Reporting by Maya Gebeily; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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