Israel on April 20 requested Lebanese people not to approach the border area and some areas in the south, despite the ceasefire in effect.
The Israeli military announced that people need to avoid a strip of territory stretching along the border, and must not access the Litani River area. A published map shows 21 villages located in the restricted area, along with more than 50 other villages that residents should not return to. This force said it still maintains its presence in southern Lebanon to deal with activities they consider threatening from Hezbollah.
Previously, the Israeli army announced a new deployment line, stretching from east to west and penetrating 5 to 10km into Lebanese territory. This area is believed to be where Israeli forces are destroying many villages to establish a buffer zone to protect northern Israel.
The 10-day ceasefire brokered by the US has taken effect, contributing to reducing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, a force backed by Iran. However, the situation remains fragile as the two sides continue to maintain a tough stance. Hezbollah affirms that it still maintains the right to oppose Israel's military presence.
Warnings were also issued from Lebanon. Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qmati called on people not to return home due to the risk of attack. Local authorities in the south also issued similar recommendations.
Hezbollah said that explosive devices installed by this force exploded when Israeli military vehicles moved in the area, destroying four tanks. The Israeli side has not yet responded to this information. The Israeli military previously said that one soldier was killed and nine were injured in the fighting.
Conflict in Lebanon broke out when Hezbollah launched attacks to support Iran, leading to Israel's military campaign. Fighting has killed more than 2,300 people, including 177 children, and forced more than 1.2 million people to leave their homes. Israel said attacks from Hezbollah have killed two civilians and 15 soldiers since the beginning of the conflict.
