Israel-Hamas conflict: Strife-torn Israel announces plan to evacuate 28 communities along Lebanon border

Israel-Hamas conflict: Keeping in view the safety and security of people, Israel announced to evacuate people living in the north of the country in the area up to two kilometres from the border from Lebonon and to relocate them to state-funded guest houses.

The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) of Israel's Ministry of Defence and the Israeli Defence Forces announced the implementation of a plan.

Taking to X handle, IDF stated that 28 communities have been included in the plan that has been approved by Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Joint Ministry of Defense and IDF announcement:

The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) of the Ministry of Defense and the IDF are announcing the implementation of a plan to evacuate residents of northern Israel who live in the area up to 2 kilometers from the… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 16, 2023

The IDF noted that the Northern Command updated the heads of the local authorities regarding the decision.

The 28 communities included in the plan are: Ghajar, Dishon, Kfar Yuval, Margaliot, Metula, Avivim, Dovev, Ma'ayan Baruch, Bara'm, Manara, Yiftach, Malkia, Misgav Am, Yir'on, Dafna, Arab al-Aramshe, Shlomi, Netu'a, Ya'ara, Shtula, Matat, Zari't, Shomera, Betzet, Adamit, Rosh HaNikram, Hanita and Kfar Giladi.

Israeli Air Force attacked the military infrastructure of Hezbollah in Lebanon in response to the shooting that was carried out in Israeli territory which killed one civilian after six anti-tank guided missiles were fired towards an Israeli town and military outposts near the Lebanon border. 

Tensions have escalated significantly, with Israeli forces preparing for a potential ground invasion in Gaza with the aim of neutralizing Hamas, the Palestinian group responsible for the deadliest attack in Israel's history. In the past eight days, Hamas gunmen killed more than 1,300 Israelis in a terrorist attack, prompting Israel to respond with a relentless bombing campaign that has resulted in over 2,300 casualties in Gaza.

The situation remains highly volatile, with entire city blocks in Gaza reduced to rubble, and hospitals overwhelmed by the thousands of wounded residents. The international community watches closely, and there are concerns of further escalation in the conflict.

- With inputs from agencies

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