IDF Arabic spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee on Monday called on residents of 25 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, citing Hezbollah activities that have forced the IDF to take action.
"The IDF does not wish to harm civilians, but for your safety, you must leave your homes immediately," Adraee said. He warned that anyone found near Hezbollah fighters, its facilities or weapons is at risk, and homes used by Hezbollah for military purposes are likely to be targeted.