Sirens signaling a level 3 danger, indicating severe risk, were sounded inside the UN peacekeeping mission (Unifil) centers in the town of Maarakeh, Tyre district of southern Lebanon, Anadolu reports.

According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, the warning was issued as tensions in the area remain high amid ongoing clashes and cross-border hostilities between Israeli forces and local groups.

UNIFIL personnel and local residents have been heightened alert as the security situation in southern Lebanon continues to deteriorate.

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