Israel orders Lebanon evacuations ahead of strikes north of Litani River

The Israeli military issued an urgent warning Saturday, ordering residents of about a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate for their safety. The army spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, announced impending strikes against villages north of the Litani River. He cited alleged violations of the ceasefire by Hezbollah as the reason for the military's forceful response.

Adraee's warning, disseminated via social media, urged residents in the Nabatieh and Marjayoun regions to leave immediately. The military stated it does not intend to harm civilians but is acting against Hezbollah's alleged breaches of the April 17 ceasefire. The warnings were extended to other areas in southern Lebanon through subsequent posts.

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In light of the terrorist Hezbollah violating the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is forced to act strongly against it. The IDF does not intend to harm you.

These actions come amid ongoing hostilities, with at least ten people reportedly killed in Israeli strikes in the region on Saturday. Both Hezbollah and the Israeli military have accused each other of daily violations of the truce. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that among the victims were six rescuers and a young girl killed in a series of attacks in the country's south. The Israeli army stated its strikes targeted Hezbollah fighters on motorcycles and weapons manufacturing infrastructure.

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For your safety, evacuate.