The Israeli army issued a warning to nine villages in the districts of Nabatieh and Sidon in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuation after the ceasefire was extended for 45 days following the third round of negotiations in Washington.

The villages included in the evacuation order are:

1. Qaaqaiyet al Snoobar
2. Kawthariyet al Siyad
3. Marwaniyeh
4. Ghassaniyeh
5. Tuffahata
6. Arzi (Sidon)
7. Al Babliyeh
8. Ansar (Nabatieh)
9. Al Baisariyah

فيديو متداول لحركة النزوح من مناطق في جنوب لبنان باتجاه صيدا وبيروت، عقب التحذير الإسرائيلي pic.twitter.com/sB05hjER6x

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Israeli warning.

The Lebanese presidency issued a statement following the extension of the ceasefire, saying:

“The extension of the ceasefire and the launch of a security track under American sponsorship provide a necessary margin of stability for our people, strengthen state institutions, and open a political path toward lasting calm and stability.”

The statement added that the United States will “facilitate and enhance military communication and coordination channels between Lebanon and Israel in a proactive manner, including a security track expected to begin on May 29 at the headquarters of the US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) in Washington.”

It noted that the parties will commit to “reviewing progress made with the aim of extending the ceasefire for an additional period if the negotiation tracks yield positive results,” stressing that Lebanon “will continue its constructive engagement in negotiations, while maintaining its sovereignty and protecting the security and safety of its citizens.”

The US State Department announced that it will hold a new round of talks aimed at reaching a long-term political agreement on June 2 and 3. Prior to that, the Pentagon will host a meeting of military delegations from both countries on May 29.

The statement continued that “the delegation confirmed its firm commitment to reaching an agreement that fully restores Lebanese national sovereignty and guarantees the security and return of all citizens. Our goal is to transform the current ceasefire momentum into a comprehensive and lasting agreement that preserves the dignity, security, and future of the Lebanese people.”

However, the delegation indicated that “in order to avoid failures of previous arrangements, Lebanon insists on a phased and verifiable implementation mechanism, supported by American guarantees, ensuring that all commitments are implemented without undermining Lebanese sovereignty.”

The delegation also said its objectives include the return of displaced persons, reconstruction, and the release of Lebanese detainees held in Israel.

Despite the ceasefire entering into force on April 17, Israel continues to carry out strikes in Lebanon, claiming it targets Hezbollah, which in turn continues to launch rockets at Israeli sites.