Philippines to evacuate thousands from Lebanon if Israel invades

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 28, 2024 12:02 am

THE Philippines said on Friday it will evacuate 11,000 citizens from Lebanon the moment Israeli forces cross the border to launch a ground offensive against Hezbollah.

Israeli bombing of Iran-backed Hezbollah strongholds around neighboring Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the militant group has retaliated with rocket barrages.

Israeli troops deploy in an area in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on September 27, 2024. Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants until victory, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly on September 27. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

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