IDF warns more of south Lebanon to evacuate amid fighting with Hezbollah

The IDF expands its evacuation warning of southern Lebanon, telling all civilians south of the Zahrani River they should evacuate their homes immediately, amid the fighting against Hezbollah.

“The activity of the Hezbollah terror organization is forcing the IDF to act against it with force, especially in your areas. The IDF does not intend to harm you,” says army spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee.

“For your safety, we call on all residents located south of the Zahrani River, you must evacuate your homes immediately,” he says. “You must move immediately to the north of the Zahrani River.”

Last week, the IDF called on Lebanese civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate to the north of the Litani River.

The new evacuation warning includes dozens more Lebanese towns.

“Anyone who is near Hezbollah members, its facilities, or its [weapons] is putting their life at risk. Any building used by Hezbollah for military purposes may become a target,” Adraee says.

He warns that “any movement southward may put your life at risk.

#عاجل ‼️ انذار عاجل إلى سكان جنوب لبنان

????إنّ نشاط حزب الله الإرهابي يُجبر جيش الدفاع على العمل ضده بقوة لا سيما في مناطقكم. جيش الدفاع لا ينوي المساس بكم.

????حرصًا على سلامتكم، نتوجّه إلى جميع السكان الموجودين جنوب نهر الزهراني – عليكم إخلاء منازلكم فورًا????

????كل من يتواجد… pic.twitter.com/W7vedTLPVs

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) March 12, 2026