Israeli military warns Lebanese who fled villages not to return ‘until further notice’

Israel’s military has warned Lebanese people who were ordered to evacuate dozens of villagers in southern Lebanon to “not return home until further notice”.

In a post on social media, the Arabic language spokesman of the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, said Israel’s “raids are continuing” in the south of the country and “for your safety and the safety of your families”, to stay away from villages ordered cleared of their populations.

Ardraee said in an earlier post that people were “prohibited” from evacuating to the south of the country.

“Be careful. You are prohibited from heading south. Any movement south could put you in danger,” he said.

Yesterday, Ardraee warned that “anyone who is near Hezbollah elements, installations, and combat equipment is putting his life at risk” and any house used by Hezbollah for “military needs” can expect to be targeted.