The Israeli army has ordered more forced displacements in southern Lebanon as it expands its ground invasion.

People living in Sidon, Mazra’at Kawkariya al-Riz and al-Zarariya must leave their homes “immediately” and move north of the Zahrani River, a military spokesperson said in a post on X.

The spokesperson blamed Hezbollah for violating an April ceasefire and attacking northern Israel, telling residents Israel’s military was “compelled to act against it forcefully, especially in your areas”.