IDF orders evacuation of village in southern Lebanon after Trump announces extension of ceasefire

The Jerusalem Post reports on a significant escalation in the northern front, as the IDF has ordered the evacuation of the Lebanese village of Deir Ammar. This decisive action follows Hezbollah's downing of an Israeli drone using a surface-to-air missile, a clear violation of the fragile security situation.

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Hezbollah was launching projectiles towards Israel and IDF positions from the villages.

IDF Spokesman in Arabic, Col. (res.) Avichay Adraee, issued a direct order via X/Twitter for residents to evacuate, citing Hezbollah's use of the village as a launchpad for projectiles targeting Israel and IDF positions. The directive emphasizes a safety perimeter, requiring residents to remain at least 1,000 meters from the village.

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Hezbollah shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to the IDF over southern Lebanon using a surface-to-air missile, the military said.

This development is particularly noteworthy given the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The extension, brokered with the involvement of high-ranking US officials, aimed to de-escalate tensions. However, the incident in Deir Ammar underscores the persistent challenges and the volatile nature of the conflict, demonstrating that even extended ceasefires do not guarantee an end to hostilities on the ground.

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The Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by THREE WEEKS.