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Israel Evacuates Seven Lebanese Towns, Hezbollah Threatens; US Ceasefire Extended

4/26/2026

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Israeli forces ordered evacuation of seven Lebanese towns north of Litani River on April 26, 2026.
Hezbollah vowed to attack forces if Israel continues ceasefire violations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s actions follow agreements with U.S. and Lebanon.
Israeli forces intercepted three drones after sirens sounded in Israel.
The U.S. ceasefire of April 16 was extended to mid-May, recording 2,500 deaths since March 2 war, including 274 women, 177 children and 100 medics.

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Israeli forces ordered evacuation of seven Lebanese towns north of Litani River on April 26, 2026.
Hezbollah vowed to attack forces if Israel continues ceasefire violations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s actions follow agreements with U.S. and Lebanon.
Israeli forces intercepted three drones after sirens sounded in Israel.
The U.S. ceasefire of April 16 was extended to mid-May, recording 2,500 deaths since March 2 war, including 274 women, 177 children and 100 medics.