The Israeli military has issued a strong warning to residents of southern Lebanon, advising them “not to return” home as clashes with Hezbollah militants escalate in the region. As fighting intensifies, military spokesperson Avichay Adraee took to X to inform locals that Israeli forces are actively targeting Hezbollah positions located in or near their villages. “For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Do not go south; anyone who goes south may put his life at risk,” Adraee stated.

In a related announcement, Adraee urged healthcare professionals in southern Lebanon to refrain from using ambulances, alleging that Hezbollah fighters are utilizing these vehicles. “We call on medical teams to avoid contact with Hezbollah members and not to cooperate with them,” he emphasized.

“The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) affirms that necessary actions will be taken against any vehicle transporting armed individuals, regardless of its type,” he added.

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As tensions mount, Israel is involved in a multi-front conflict, concurrently battling Palestinian militants in Gaza. Recently, the military has escalated its ground and air assaults in northern Gaza, especially around the city of Jabalia.

On Saturday, Adraee specifically urged residents in the area surrounding Sheikh Radwan, south of the Jabalia refugee camp, to evacuate. He categorized the region, including its shelters, as a hazardous combat zone, instructing locals to relocate to the humanitarian zone in the southern part of the strip.