Israeli army warns southern Lebanon residents to avoid border areas despite ceasefire

The Israeli army on Monday warned residents in southern Lebanon to avoid movement near border areas and certain villages, citing ongoing military activity despite a ceasefire.

Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said civilians are “prohibited from moving south” of a line encompassing several villages and surrounding areas, listing multiple locations across southern Lebanon in a post on US social media platform X.

He also warned residents not to approach the Litani River, the Salhani Valley and the Slouqi area.

Adraee further urged civilians not to return to dozens of villages near the border, including Naqoura, Maroun al-Ras, Bint Jbeil, Aita al-Shaab and Mays al-Jabal.

Since March 2, Israel has carried out an offensive in Lebanon that has killed around 2,300 people, wounded more than 7,500 and displaced over 1 million, according to Lebanese authorities.

A 10-day temporary ceasefire that took effect last Thursday has been followed by reported violations.