IDF Issues First Evacuation Order for Nabatieh City
On May 26, 2026, the Israeli military issued an unprecedented evacuation order for the city of Nabatieh, north of the Litani River, as well as Mashgara in the Bekaa region. According to UN spokespersons, intensified overnight Israeli airstrikes forced an estimated 15,000 residents to flee their homes, with many families seeking shelter in Beirut amidst the escalating cross-border hostilities.
Date: May 26, 2026
Location: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 15,000
Source: UN News