The Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an urgent warning to residents of several villages in southern Lebanon, including Kharayeb, Arzi, Zrariyeh, Aadloun, Ansar, Mazraat Deir Teqla, Mazraat El Wastah, Mazraat Jamjim, Qsaybeh, Jibchit, Nabatieh, Mazraat Sinay, Duwair Al-Sharqiya, Kfar Roummane, Nabatieh El Faouqa, Manzaleh, Habbouch, Al-Homsiyah, Bayseriyah, Saksikiyeh, Loubieh, Kfar Tebnit, Arnoun, Zawtar El Charkieh, and Zoutar al-Gharbiya.
The Israeli Army claimed that Hezbollah's activities have compelled the military to take strong action against them, emphasizing that it does not intend to harm civilians.
The warning included, ''Residents are urged to evacuate their homes immediately and head north of the Litani River for their safety.''
The Israeli Army claimed that ''Anyone near Hezbollah elements, facilities, or weaponry is at risk. Houses used by Hezbollah for military purposes are likely to be targeted.''