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IDF Hacks Lebanese Radio, Urges Civilians to Evacuate Hezbollah Sites within 2 Hours

Sep 23, 2024, 09:49 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have hacked into Lebanese radio channels to broadcast an urgent warning to civilians in Lebanon. The IDF's message, which was aired on multiple occasions, informed residents that they are targeting Hezbollah military positions in their villages and urged them to evacuate buildings used by Hezbollah or located nearby. The IDF emphasized that their intention is not to harm civilians and advised them to move at least one kilometer away from such sites. The broadcasts also included a warning that attacks would begin in the near future and urged immediate evacuation within 2 hours. The IDF arab spokesperson reiterated that Hezbollah lies to the people and sacrifices them.