The spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, issued an “urgent warning” to residents of Lebanon in the following towns and villages: Libbaya, Sohmor, Tefahta, Kfar Melki, Yohmor (Bekaa), Ain el-Tineh, Houmine al-Fawqa, and Mazraat Sinay.

He said on his X account that “in light of Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire agreement, we are forced to act against it with force, and we do not intend to harm you.”

He added: “For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages by at least 1000 meters into open areas.”