The Israeli army has intensified its military operations in southern Lebanon, conducting a series of airstrikes on the Al-Hosh area in Tyre, just hours after issuing evacuation orders to local residents.

The strikes, described by military sources as a "fire belt," involved over ten aerial assaults and have raised significant concerns about civilian safety.

Earlier, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning to the residents via X, urging them to leave their homes immediately as proximity to Hezbollah elements and military installations could jeopardize civilian lives.

"The Israeli army is about to operate within your town and does not intend to harm you," he stated. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least one kilometer outside the town."

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The airstrikes were launched shortly after the warnings, targeting the Kassar Za’atar neighborhood at the western entrance of Nabatiyeh. The attacks hit several residential and commercial buildings, leading to their complete destruction. Images from the scene showed extensive damage, with smoke billowing from the wreckage as emergency services rushed to aid those potentially trapped under debris.

Additionally, around 11:30 AM, the Israeli military conducted another airstrike in the Kfar Joz area of Nabatiyeh, resulting in the total destruction of three residential buildings and a villa. Witnesses reported that the area was left in ruins, with significant collateral damage affecting nearby structures.

In a separate incident, an Israeli drone strike targeted a shop in the town of Kharayeb, but no injuries were reported. 

Meanwhile, Hezbollah said it hit an Israeli Merkava tank near the south Lebanon border village of Taybeh on Tuesday, also saying it faced an Israeli infiltration attempt and clashed with troops in the area a day before.