The IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson ordered residents of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, citing planned strikes against Hezbollah positions following the terror group's violation of the ceasefire. Residents were instructed to move at least 1 kilometer north into open areas. An Israeli military source later stated that the village lies within the security zone and that the Lebanese army violated the ceasefire by setting up a checkpoint in the area.
The IDF issued its first evacuation warning since the ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, targeting the southern Lebanese village of Al-Mansouri. The military's Arabic-language spokeswoman, Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, instructed residents to evacuate at least one kilometer north into open areas, stating that the IDF is compelled to operate with force against Hezbollah following violations of the ceasefire agreement. She warned that anyone near Hezbollah operatives, facilities, or weapons is putting their life at risk.
An Israeli military source later clarified that Al-Mansouri lies within the security zone still under IDF control, where military operations continue. According to the source, the IDF evacuated Lebanese civilians to protect their safety after they arrived under the cover of the Lebanese army, which established a checkpoint in the area in violation of the ceasefire agreements. The evacuation notice marks a significant escalation in the northern theater, as it is the first such public warning since the ceasefire was declared.
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