The IDF issued a new evacuation order for residents of southern Lebanon on Tuesday morning, stating that Hezbollah's violations of the ceasefire are forcing the military to operate against it with increased intensity. The military said it does not wish to harm civilians. The move follows a series of similar evacuation warnings and strikes over recent days.
The IDF Arabic-language spokesman issued the evacuation order at around 10:19 Jerusalem time, warning residents of unspecified towns in southern Lebanon to leave their homes. The statement said Hezbollah's continued violations of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement are compelling the IDF to escalate its operations against the organization in the area.
This morning's evacuation order follows a series of warnings issued over recent days. On June 10, the IDF warned residents of Ghassaniya and Houmine al-Fawqa to evacuate ahead of strikes. The military has since carried out multiple waves of airstrikes on what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives across southern Lebanon. As The Zioneer reported, at least eight people were killed in strikes on June 10 following earlier evacuation warnings.
It remains unclear which specific towns are covered by today's order or when the IDF intends to begin operations in those areas. The military's statement emphasized that it is not seeking to harm civilians, a standard formulation in such evacuation notices. No immediate response was reported from Hezbollah or Lebanese authorities.
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