IDF begins precise strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warning
Prior to the strikes, the IDF issued an evacuation warning for civilians present in the targeted areas for the first time since June.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) commenced a series of targeted operations against Hezbollah in the southern region of Lebanon on Wednesday, following the issuance of an evacuation order for civilians in the vicinity of the strikes. This marked the first time since June that such a warning was issued by the military. The strikes were taken in response to clear breaches of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, as stated by the IDF's Arabic Spokesperson, Lt.-Col.
Ella Waweya. The evacuation order for the village of Al-Mansouri was disseminated via X/Twitter, urging residents to relocate at least 1,000 meters north of the village. Waweya emphasized that the IDF's intention was not to harm the civilians, but rather to protect them from potential harm. The IDF warned that anyone remaining in close proximity to Hezbollah's installations or terrorists would be placing their lives in peril.
The strikes occurred as Israeli and Lebanese representatives were engaged in negotiations in Rome, on the second day of discussions concerning the ongoing implementation of a plan aimed at disarming Hezbollah, withdrawing Israeli forces, and deploying Lebanese military personnel. This report is a developing one.
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