Israeli Forces Attack 20 Locations in Lebanon, Including Nabatieh, Following Evacuation Warnings

Lebanon. Following the issuance of an evacuation warning, the Israeli army raided and attacked 20 locations, including the city of Nabatieh, in Lebanon, according to reports.

Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) stated that Israeli airstrikes hit several areas where warnings were issued, including the villages of Rihan and Sujud, located far from Nabatieh.

The Israeli army reportedly issued warnings asking residents to immediately evacuate their homes and move north of the Zahrani River, about 45 kilometers from the southern border with Israel.

The Israeli army had declared all areas south of the river a "war zone" last month. On Friday night, NNA reported explosions and shelling near Ali Taher Mountain.

Hezbollah stated that it is continuing its attacks on the Israeli army attacking southern Lebanon and that its fighters are confronting the Israeli army advancing towards the city of Majdal Zone.

Israel and Hezbollah have been at war for a long time, and the Iran-backed group has been involved in the Middle East conflict by firing rockets at Israel from Lebanon, seeking revenge for the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli attack.

As Israel continues its campaign of attacks, more than 3,700 people have died in Lebanon, according to officials. Israel and Hezbollah have ignored the April ceasefire, and a conditional ceasefire agreement announced this month after the fourth round of direct Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington has also not been implemented.

Hezbollah has rejected direct talks and the conditional agreement, which proposed halting attacks and Israel withdrawing troops from Lebanon, but no significant progress has been reported.

A senior US official said that Iran should participate in any agreement to end the long-running Middle East war. However, Lebanese leaders have accused Tehran of treating Lebanon as a "bargaining chip."

Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad urged Lebanon on Saturday to take advantage of any agreement to end the Iran war. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on social media X on Saturday that Lebanon is facing "an unfortunate test."