Israel Army Says Begun Striking Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military declared it has initiated strikes on targets in southern Lebanon, citing a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The announcement came Wednesday, coinciding with ongoing talks between Israel and Lebanon held in Rome.

In a statement, the military asserted that "precise strikes" were being conducted in southern Lebanon. This action followed an immediate warning to residents of the Lebanese village of Al-Mansouri to evacuate their homes. Arabic-language spokeswoman Ella Waweya posted on X, directly addressing the residents and emphasizing the need for immediate evacuation to the north for their safety due to Hezbollah's alleged violations.

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In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation, the army has begun conducting precise strikes in southern Lebanon.

The military's statement indicated that its forces were "compelled to act" in light of Hezbollah's breaches of the ceasefire agreement. The situation highlights the persistent tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, even as diplomatic discussions were underway.

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In light of Hezbollah's violations of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel forces are compelled to act... For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north.