Hezbollah Denies Israeli Troops Enter South Lebanon: False Zionist Claim

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JAKARTA - Hezbollah denies claims that Israeli forces have entered southern Lebanon. Hezbollah called the claim a lie.

All Zionist claims that occupation forces entering Lebanon are fake, said Hezbollah spokesman Mohamed Afif.

Fighters from Iran-backed militant groups have not clashed directly with Israeli ground forces. Afif said Hezbollah was ready for direct confrontation with Israeli forces.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military called for residents in more than 20 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate about 30 miles to the country.

"You have to move to the north of the Al-Awali River immediately. Save your life and evacuate your home immediately," an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Avichay Adraee told X.

The Al-Awali River is located about 30 miles north of several villages in southern Lebanon that Israel has requested to be abandoned by its residents.

The warning comes as Israel launches what it calls a limited ground operation and a local attack in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. Israeli forces have not launched a massive invasion of southern Lebanon, three sources told CNN earlier.

Anyone who is close to members of Hezbollah, their facilities, or their combat equipment endangers their lives. Every house Hezbollah uses for military purposes is expected to be targeted," Adraee said.