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Israel issues evacuation alerts for Lebanese towns day after halting hostilities with Iran
The evacuation alerts come after Tehran warned on Monday of a 'crushing' response if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue.
Israel issues evacuation alerts for Lebanese towns day after halting hostilities with Iran
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 8 2026. / Reuters

The Israeli army issued on Tuesday evacuation alerts for residents of Lebanese towns despite an ongoing truce and a day after hostilities were suspended with Iran.

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning to residents of Lebanon's city of Tyre, including those in the Christian Quarter, as well as to the residents of Shabariha, Hammadieh, Jal al-Bahr, Zaqqouk al-Mfadi, Al-Bass, Al-Maashouq, Burj al-Shamali, Nabatieh, Al-Hawsh, Al-Rashidieh and Ain Baal.

"Your presence near Hezbollah members, facilities, or military equipment puts your life at risk," Adraee said on X.

Earlier on Monday, Iran announced an end to its attacks on Israel but warned of a “crushing” response if Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue.

Regional tensions spiked on Sunday when Israel bombed the Lebanese capital, Beirut, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The move prompted Iran to launch retaliatory missiles into northern Israel, which in turn triggered waves of Israeli air strikes against Iranian targets.

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SOURCE:AFP