Israel has ordered the evacuation of Kiryat Shmona, a city near the Lebanon border, due to clashes with Hezbollah. The fighting has been ongoing since Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October. The Israeli army announced plans to evacuate the northern city of Kiryat Shmona on Friday, after days of clashes with Hezbollah fighters along the border with Lebanon. "A short while ago, the Northern Command informed the mayor of the city of the decision. FOLLOW IT LIVE | DEVELOPING: Besieged Palestinians await aid trucks as Israel pounds Gaza"The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) carried out a number of attacks against Hezbollah infrastructure, including observation posts," the army said early Friday.

Source: News 24 October 20, 2023 15:59 UTC