Israel announces evacuation plan for Kiryat Shmona city near Lebanese border - defense ministry

Israel announces evacuation plan for Kiryat Shmona city near Lebanese border - defense ministry

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Kiryat Shmona has a population of more than 20,000 and is some 2 km (1 mile) from the border fence

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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has ordered the evacuation of residents of Kiryat Shmona, a northern town close to the Lebanese border, the defence ministry said on Friday.

Kiryat Shmona has a population of more than 20,000 and is some 2 km (1 mile) from the border fence.