The Israeli army has called on Lebanese refugees not to return to their homes, warning that attacks on villages in Lebanon would continue, a spokesman said on Saturday.
In a post on social media platform X, the spokesperson did not specify which villages were targeted.
Since the escalation of hostilities in recent weeks, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has repeatedly called on residents of specific areas of Lebanon to evacuate, often ahead of Israeli airstrikes.
Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ unprecedented attacks on October 7, has been accompanied by nearly a year of cross-border clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is in solidarity with Hamas.
The conflict has now spread to Lebanon, where Israeli forces have significantly weakened the Iran-backed militia and reportedly killed many of its leaders.
The risk of a broader regional war looms as Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon, while Hezbollah continues to launch missiles at Israel, and in light of Iran’s recent attack on Israeli territory.
