The Israeli army issues evacuation orders to residents of 20 areas in Lebanon.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, June 13 (Reporter Chen Junqing, Wang Zhuolun) The Arabic spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces issued an evacuation order on social media on the 13th, warning of imminent airstrikes on Lebanon and urging residents of 20 areas in Lebanon to evacuate immediately.

The IDF's evacuation order instructed residents of the aforementioned areas to move to regions north of the Zahrani River. The IDF also accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire agreement, stating that the IDF was "forced" to take strong action against them.

From the 12th to the morning of the 13th, air raid sirens were sounded in some communities in northern Israel. The Israeli Air Force reported multiple interceptions of "hostile objects" crossing from Lebanon into Israel.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Force Movement
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
20,000 residents
Activity
Issuing evacuation orders and preparing for airstrikes
Location
Lebanon
Unit
Israel Defense Forces
Time
June 13, 2023
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

The Israel Defense Forces issued evacuation orders to residents in 20 areas of Lebanon on June 13, 2023, in preparation for imminent airstrikes. The IDF accused Hezbollah of violating ceasefire agreements and activated air raid sirens in northern Israel. The evacuation orders direct residents to move north of the Zahrani River.

Key Facts
  • Israel Defense Forces issued evacuation orders to residents in 20 areas of Lebanon.
  • The evacuation is in preparation for imminent airstrikes.
  • Hezbollah is accused of violating ceasefire agreements.
  • Air raid sirens were activated in northern Israel.
  • The Israeli Air Force intercepted hostile objects crossing from Lebanon.