Tel Aviv, Israel – The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it had carried out a series of intensive airstrikes overnight targeting Hezbollah rocket launch sites in three different towns in southern Lebanon. Simultaneously, it issued strict warnings to Lebanese residents, prohibiting them from returning to or moving about in dozens of border villages.
Targeting “ready-to-launch platforms”
The Israeli Air Force explained that its aircraft attacked sites in the towns of Deir Zahrani, Kfar Rumman, and Al-Samiyah. It indicated that the targets were “rocket launchers ready for immediate fire.” Army spokesperson Ella Wawiya stated that these platforms posed a “real threat” to Israeli forces and civilians within Israel. She emphasized that the military operations aimed to eliminate threats to the “front line.”
Urgent message and a list of “taboos”
In parallel with the air operations, Israeli military spokesperson Avichai Adraee addressed an “urgent warning” to the residents of southern Lebanon via the “X” platform to the Arabic media. He emphasized the continued deployment of Israeli forces in their positions to counter what he described as “ongoing terrorist activities.” Adraee provided a long list of more than 50 towns and areas that residents are prohibited from returning to or passing through “until further notice.” Among the most prominent of these are Naqoura, Bint Jbeil, Khiam, Mays al-Jabal, Aita al-Shaab, Maroun al-Ras, and Adaysseh. The army also warned residents against moving south of the designated village line or approaching strategic areas such as the Litani River, Wadi al-Salhani, and Wadi al-Salouqi.
Agreement under trial
These developments on the ground come at a sensitive time, as the Israeli army has asserted that its actions fall within its right to respond to violations of the ceasefire agreement. It has also emphasized that its forces will not allow Hezbollah to redeploy in the border areas. These airstrikes and stern warnings reflect a fragile security situation along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Thousands of displaced Lebanese remain waiting to return to their homes amidst a minefield of military and political tensions that prevent a complete stabilization of the situation on the ground. Meanwhile, Israeli aircraft continue to monitor and target any activity it deems a direct threat to its security.
