The Israeli military has called for residents in more than two dozen villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate approximately 30 miles into the country.
“You must immediately move to the north of the Al-Awali River. Save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X.
The Al-Awali River is about 30 miles north of some of the southern Lebanese villages that Israel urged residents to leave.
The warnings come as Israel launches what it says is “a limited ground operation” and “localized raids” in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. Israeli forces have not yet launched a full-scale invasion into southern Lebanon, three sources told CNN earlier.
“Anyone in close proximity to Hezbollah members, their facilities, or their combat equipment is putting their life at risk. Any house used by Hezbollah for military purposes is expected to be targeted,” Adraee said.
In an earlier post, the Israeli military spokesperson called on residents not to travel “using vehicles” north of the Litani River towards southern Lebanon.
