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Israel's military warned Lebanese residents to stay away from occupied areas in southern Lebanon where its forces continue to operate, even as displaced people began returning home after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
The Israeli military said people should not move south of a specified line of villages or approach areas near the Litani River "until further notice." In a separate post minutes later, the military said it had attacked a launch platform to remove what it described as an immediate threat despite the ceasefire.
The warning came as displaced people started moving from northern areas back toward their homes in southern Lebanon following the ceasefire agreement.
The Israeli military, however, told residents to avoid occupied parts of the south and not to approach areas near the Litani River.
It said the restrictions would remain in place until further notice.
The Israeli military said it still remains in southern Lebanon because of what it described as the ongoing terrorist activities of Hezbollah, the Iranian-linked militia group.
A few minutes after issuing its warning to Lebanese residents, the military said it had struck a launch platform.
It said the attack was carried out to "remove an immediate threat" despite the ceasefire.
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The Lebanese army accused Israel of violating the ceasefire.
The Israeli military acknowledged that it had struck Hezbollah militants in what it described as self-defense on Saturday.
The developments came amid continued tension despite the 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon.
Israel has faced accusations of expansionism during its continued presence in southern Lebanon.
Türkiye's foreign minister said Israel was "not after its own security, [it's] after more land".
Meanwhile, at least three soldiers were killed over the weekend, including a French peacekeeper.
France said the French peacekeeper was killed in an attack carried out by Hezbollah.
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