Displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee areas in the northern Gaza Strip, following an Israeli evacuation order, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City, October 12, 2024. | Photo: Reuters
Israel’s army on Saturday (Oct 12, 2024) warned residents of southern Lebanon “not to return” to their homes as troops continue fighting Hezbollah fighters in the area.
Israeli forces continue to “target Hezbollah posts in or near your villages,” military spokesman Avichai Adree told X. “For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Don’t go south; anyone who goes south may put his life at risk’.
In a separate post, Mr Adraee repeated an earlier call for health workers and medical teams in southern Lebanon to avoid using ambulances, claiming they were being used by Hezbollah fighters.
“We call on medical teams to avoid contact with Hezbollah members and not to cooperate with them,” he said.
“The Israeli military confirms that the necessary action will be taken against any vehicle carrying armed individuals, regardless of its type.”
Israel is embroiled in a war on many fronts as it continues to battle Palestinian militants in Gaza.
In recent days, the military has launched an intensive ground and air offensive in northern Gaza, particularly in and around the town of Jabalia.
On Saturday (12 October 2024), Mr Adraee urged residents of the area around Sheikh Radwan, south of the Jabalia refugee camp, to evacuate.
“The said area, including the shelters in it, is considered a dangerous combat zone,” Mr. Adraee told X, ordering residents to move to the humanitarian zone in the southern part of the strip.
Published – October 12, 2024, 4:47 PM IST
