Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Southern Lebanon Amid Mass Evacuation Orders

Israeli airstrikes killed five people in southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese security sources reported, as the Israeli military issued forced evacuation orders for residents of 24 towns and villages in the region. The strikes hit several areas, including the town of Khiam, where paramedics confirmed five fatalities. The Israeli military warned residents to leave their homes immediately, citing operations against Hezbollah positions. The orders affect communities near the border, escalating tensions that have simmered since cross-border exchanges began months ago.