Israeli army warns Lebanese residents against returning to several towns

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Avichay Adraee has stated that during the ceasefire period, Israeli forces continue to hold new positions in southern Lebanon in response to what it describes as ongoing “terrorist activity” by Hezbollah.

In a post on X, Adraee warned Lebanese residents, for their safety and the safety of their family members, not to move south of the village line shown on the map and its surrounding areas until further notice, Caliber.Az reports.

He added that residents should refrain from returning to several villages in southern Lebanon, including areas near the Litani River.

#عاجل ‼️رسالة عاجلة إلى سكان جنوب لبنان

⭕️نجدد تأكيدنا انه خلال فترة اتفاق وقف إطلاق النار يواصل جيش الدفاع تمركزه في مواقعه بجنوب لبنان في مواجهة النشاطات الإرهابية المستمرة لمنظمة حزب الله.

⭕️نعود ونحذر انه وحرصًا على سلامتكم وسلامة أبناء عائلاتكم وحتى إشعار آخر انتم مطالبون… pic.twitter.com/YBjksAhVja

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) April 23, 2026

Currently, a 10-day ceasefire, since April 16, agreed between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group is holding.

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon are set to meet in Washington on April 23 for a second round of diplomatic negotiations.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov