Lebanese army says Israeli attacks violate ceasefire, urges caution in south

Beirut [Lebanon], April 17 (ANI): Lebanon's army on Thursday (local time) accused Israel of violating the ongoing ceasefire, citing multiple attacks and intermittent shelling in southern regions, even as it urged residents to avoid returning to border villages amid security risks.

In a statement posted on X, the Lebanese army said several violations had been recorded since the ceasefire came into effect, warning civilians to remain cautious.

"In follow-up to the previous statement regarding the call for citizens to adhere to the directives of the deployed military units, the army command renews its call to citizens to exercise caution in returning to the southern villages and towns, amid a number of violations of the agreement, with several Israeli attacks recorded, in addition to intermittent shelling targeting a number of villages," the statement said.

إلحاقًا بالبيان السابق المتعلق بدعوة المواطنين إلى الالتزام بتوجيهات الوحدات العسكرية المنتشرة، تجدّد قيادة الجيش دعوتها المواطنين إلى التريّث في العودة إلى القرى والبلدات الجنوبية، وذلك في ظل عدد من الخروقات للاتفاق، وقد سجل عدد من الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية، إضافة إلى قصف متقطع… pic.

twitter. com/7hqIrGPaNs— الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) April 16, 2026 The army further urged civilians to comply with security instructions to avoid endangering their lives.

"The command also emphasizes the necessity of adhering to the directives of the deployed military units to ensure their safety, especially during nighttime hours, and to avoid approaching hazardous areas," it added.

Lebanon's military said it continues to monitor the situation closely and take necessary measures to protect civilians amid the fragile security environment.

"The army command continues to monitor developments and take the necessary measures to safeguard citizens' safety," it said.