Israeli forces dropped leaflets over a town in southern Lebanon on Friday, ordering residents to leave, Lebanese state media reported. This marks the first such evacuation order issued since the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect.
Location and Context
The town is situated near the boundary of the area occupied by Israeli troops inside southern Lebanon, as designated by Israel. The leaflets were dropped as part of ongoing military operations in the region.
Ceasefire Background
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place, but tensions remain high. This evacuation order signals a potential escalation or a precautionary measure by Israeli forces.
According to Lebanese state media, the leaflets explicitly instructed residents to leave the area immediately. No further details were provided about the specific reasons for the order or the number of residents affected.
