The Day of Israeli Evacuation Warnings and Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon

The day began with continued focus on the 'Mechanism' meetings and the appointment of Simon Karam to lead the civilian delegation, signaling hopes for diplomatic relief. By late morning, Iraq's corrected classification of Hezbollah as a terrorist entity, followed by a reversal, drew significant attention. The early afternoon saw a dramatic shift as Israeli forces issued urgent evacuation warnings to residents in Jebaa and Mahrouna, southern Lebanon, followed by immediate airstrikes. These warnings expanded to include Majadel and Baraachit, also targeted by airstrikes. Concurrently, President Aoun emphasized the importance of negotiation over war and affirmed Lebanon's sovereignty in any talks with Israel, amidst reports of the Lebanese army's counter-terrorism successes.