Emphasis was placed on the need to exercise caution and delay returning to the southern villages and towns in light of several violations of the ceasefire agreement

Friday, 17 April 2026

The Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

Further to the previous statement calling on citizens to abide by the instructions of deployed military units, the Army Command reiterates its appeal to citizens to be cautious and to delay returning to southern villages and towns, in light of several violations of the agreement. Several Israeli attacks have been recorded, in addition to intermittent shelling affecting several villages.

The Command also stresses the necessity of adhering to the directives of deployed military units to ensure their safety, especially during night hours, and to avoid approaching dangerous areas.

The Army Command continues to monitor developments and take the necessary measures to preserve the safety of citizens.