05
Jun 2026
7:06 UTC
Lebanon & Israel Tactical (UPDATE): IDF issues evacuation orders for areas north of Zahrani River during morning hours of June 5; avoid all travel
Current Situation:
- The Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Arabic-language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning to residents of Arnaya, Anqoun, and Kafr Fila in southern Lebanon during the morning hours (local time) of June 5.
- All three areas lie north of the Zahrani River.
- The spokesperson stated that the IDF continues to target Hezbollah-affiliated sites and infrastructure across southern Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate the area and move into open areas at least one km away from the specified villages and towns.
- The warnings follow Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem’s rejection of the June 3 US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Source: IDF Spokesperson
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in southern Lebanon on June 5 are advised to avoid all travel to the vicinity of the specified areas at the current juncture due to the likelihood of IDF strikes in the coming hours.
- Continue to avoid all travel south of the Zahrani River, and adhere to all IDF guidelines and evacuation orders in light of continued IDF operations in southern Lebanon.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Southern Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- The Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Arabic-language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning to residents of Arnaya, Anqoun, and Kafr Fila in southern Lebanon during the morning hours (local time) of June 5.
- All three areas lie north of the Zahrani River.
- The spokesperson stated that the IDF continues to target Hezbollah-affiliated sites and infrastructure across southern Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate the area and move into open areas at least one km away from the specified villages and towns.
- The warnings follow Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem’s rejection of the June 3 US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Source: IDF Spokesperson
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in southern Lebanon on June 5 are advised to avoid all travel to the vicinity of the specified areas at the current juncture due to the likelihood of IDF strikes in the coming hours.
- Continue to avoid all travel south of the Zahrani River, and adhere to all IDF guidelines and evacuation orders in light of continued IDF operations in southern Lebanon.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Southern Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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