IDF Evacuation Order for Nabatieh City
On May 26, 2026, the IDF issued a first-time evacuation order for the city of Nabatieh, located north of the Litani River, amid escalating operations in southern Lebanon. Using IDMC proxy figures for a major city evacuation order, this single directive forced an estimated 40,000 residents to flee their homes.
Date: May 26, 2026
Location: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 40,000
Source: UN OCHA