The Israel Defense Forces have issued a warning to residents in southern Lebanon, the Beqaa region, and the southern suburbs of Beirut to stay away from Hezbollah facilities. The military's spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, urged people to avoid areas near Hezbollah property, combat equipment, and interests for their safety and that of their families.
However, the warning has faced criticism from Lebanese citizens who argue that it is challenging to identify Hezbollah's facilities due to the group's secretive nature. The ongoing conflict has resulted in an intensified series of Israeli strikes in Beirut, particularly targeting the densely populated suburbs, leading to the destruction of residential buildings.
Lebanese officials have reported a significant number of casualties, with over 1,000 people killed in Israeli strikes over the past week. Israel maintains that its recent attacks in Beirut were aimed at buildings storing weapons, a claim that Hezbollah denies. Israeli authorities have also accused Hezbollah of using civilians as 'human shields' during the conflict.
