Israel army warns south Lebanon residents 'not to return to homes'

The Israeli military on Saturday warned residents of south Lebanon "not to return" to their homes as troops continued fighting Hezbollah militants in the area.

Israeli forces continue to "target Hezbollah posts in or near your villages", military spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X. 

"For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Do not go south; anyone who goes south may put his life at risk."

 The Israeli military has ordered residents of 22 southern Lebanese villages to evacuate to areas north of the Awali River, according to a statement released on Saturday.