IDF repeats warning for civilians in south Lebanon to head north of Zahrani River

The IDF repeats its wide-scale evacuation warning of southern Lebanon, telling civilians they should evacuate to the north of the Zahrani River.

The warning was first issued on Thursday.

“Hezbollah’s terror activities are forcing the IDF to act forcefully against it in that area, and it does not intend to harm you,” says army spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee.

“Airstrikes are ongoing, as the IDF is operating with great force in the area. Therefore, for your safety, we again urge you to evacuate your homes immediately and move at once to the north of the Zahrani River,” he says.

“Any movement southward may put your lives at risk,” Adraee adds.

#عاجل‼️ تحذير عاجل إلى سكان جنوب لبنان المتواجدين جنوب نهر الزهراني

????إن نشاطات حزب الله الإرهابية تُجبر جيش الدفاع على العمل ضده بقوة في تلك المنطقة وهو لا ينوي المساس بكم.

????الغارات مستمرة حيث يعمل جيش الدفاع بقوة كبيرة في المنطقة. ولذلك وحرصًا على سلامتكم نعود ونناشدكم… pic.twitter.com/LStBkBQh3V

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) March 17, 2026

The IDF has pushed troops deeper into southern Lebanon in recent days to push away the threat of Hezbollah from the border.

However, the IDF has said that Hezbollah is launching most of its attacks from even deeper within southern Lebanon, and not from areas close to the border.