Israel military issues fresh evacuation warnings for South Lebanon

Key points

• The Israeli military on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the latest despite a ceasefire.
• "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire compel the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to operate against it.
• The IDF does not intend to harm you.
• For your safety, we urge you to distance yourself from the area and immediately move at least 1,000 metres away," the military's Arabic-language spokesman Mr.
• Avichay Adraee posted on X.