The day after a brief confrontation between Israel and Iran, the IDF issued an evacuation warning to the entire city of Tyre and its surrounding areas in southern Lebanon on Tuesday.

For the first time, the warning also included residents of Tyre’s Christian quarter, where Hezbollah terrorists have been hiding to avoid IDF strikes.

At about 1 p.m., Lebanese media outlets reported strikes on Tyre.

Iran threatened on Monday that it will attack Israeli cities in response to any attack on Lebanon.

Last week, the IDF warned that it will take action against Hezbollah terrorists hiding in the Christian neighborhoods of Tyre and carrying out terror activities in violation of the “ceasefire.”

IDF spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, issued a warning, entitled: “Urgent Warning to Residents of the City of Tyre – Including the Christian Quarter – and the Surrounding Camps and Neighborhoods, as Shown on the Map.”

🔸In light of the Hezbollah terrorist organization’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its attacks on Israel’s home front, the IDF is compelled to act against it forcefully. The IDF does not intend to harm you.

🔸Out of concern for your safety, we urge you to immediately evacuate your homes from the area shown on the map and move north of the Zahrani River.

🔸We are addressing those located in the city of Tyre, including the residents of the Christian Quarter, and the residents of the followng camps and neighborhoods: ⭕️Shabariha ⭕️Hammadieh ⭕️Jal al-Bahr ⭕️Zaqqouk al-Mfadi ⭕️Al-Bass ⭕️Al-Maashouq ⭕️Burj al-Shamali ⭕️Nabatieh ⭕️Al-Hawsh ⭕️Al-Rashidieh ⭕️Ain Baal

🔸Your presence near Hezbollah terrorists, facilities, or weapons places your lives at risk.

🔸As we warned in recent days, following Hezbollah terrorists’ activity within the Christian Quarter, the IDF will be compelled to act against their terrorist activities in the near future.

🔸Any building used by Hezbollah for military purposes may be subject to attack.

🔸To ensure your safety – evacuate your homes immediately and move north beyond the Zahrani River.

🔸Attention – any movement south of the Zahrani River may endanger your lives.

The Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that Israel has stepped up its operations in southern Lebanon since the understandings between Israel and Iran took effect.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)