Israeli military signals ceasefire with Lebanon may be unravelling

Israel’s military has issued an unprecedented warning in Arabic, marking the first such alert since a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was declared two months ago. The statement, released by IDF Arabic-language spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Alah Waiyah, ordered residents to evacuate the southern Lebanese village of Al-Mansouri, claiming that the ceasefire agreement had been breached. The move represents a significant escalation in tensions and suggests the fragile truce may be at serious risk of collapse. The evacuation order is the first formal military action announced since the ceasefire took effect, indicating that Israeli officials believe Lebanese forces or allied groups have violated the terms of the agreement. Such a public warning in Arabic is typically reserved for imminent military operations, suggesting the situation has deteriorated markedly. The incident comes amid broader regional tensions and raises questions about the sustainability of the ceasefire, which had been seen as a rare diplomatic achievement in one of the Middle East’s most volatile conflict zones. Should the ceasefire fully break down, it could reignite fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, after months of relative calm along the border region.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.