Israel Orders Evacuation of Southern Lebanon Villages Amid Escalation

Israel has issued an urgent evacuation order for residents of five villages in southern Lebanon, directing them to move north of the Sahrani River for their safety. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee warned on X that anyone near Hezbollah fighters or facilities risks their life, attributing the order to Hezbollah's alleged violations of the ceasefire. Hezbollah chief Naim Kassim has reportedly rejected the truce agreement between Lebanon and Israel.

The Lebanese army reported that several soldiers, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle traveling between al-Chardali and Nabatija. The army accused Israel of persistently attacking Lebanon and its population via X. Traditionally, the Lebanese armed forces have remained separate from the clashes between Hezbollah and Israel.

Israel's military confirmed the strike but contested the Lebanese narrative. A spokesperson stated the vehicle moved "suspiciously" toward Israeli soldiers within a previously evacuated combat zone, adding that movements in such areas require coordination. The army also cited intelligence indicating Hezbollah's intent to fire from that location. The incident is under investigation.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the action as a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and international law, noting on X that the escalation occurred despite Lebanon's efforts to end Israeli attacks through negotiations. Separately, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah reported that a seven-month-old baby died from severe injuries sustained when Israeli soldiers fired on a vehicle south of Hebron on June 5.

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