The Israeli military issued a new Arabic-language warning declaring all territory south of Lebanon’s Zahrani River an active combat zone amid escalating tensions and repeated Hezbollah ceasefire violations along the northern border. In the announcement, the IDF spokesperson urged civilians living in the affected region to immediately move north of the Zahrani River, warning residents to avoid Hezbollah positions and operational areas as military activity intensifies across southern Lebanon.

The accompanying evacuation map highlighted the southern section of Lebanon in red, with yellow directional arrows pointing civilians northward away from potential conflict zones. Video footage released alongside the statement showed the IDF spokesperson accusing Hezbollah of placing Lebanese civilians at risk by continuing military operations and maintaining armed infrastructure inside populated communities despite ongoing international pressure to stabilize the border region.

Supporters of Israel argued the evacuation notice reflects the IDF’s continued efforts to minimize civilian harm while confronting Iran-backed Hezbollah forces responsible for destabilizing the region through persistent provocations and cross-border threats. The latest warning signals growing concern that the fragile ceasefire environment could deteriorate further as Israel remains on heightened alert against Hezbollah attacks, infiltration attempts, and broader regional escalation tied to Tehran’s expanding proxy network.