The Israeli military says it will soon launch operations on Lebanon’s southern coast, telling residents to stay off the beaches.
Israel and the United States have warned there would be severe consequences if Iran attacks.
Israel advised people to evacuate to the north of the Awali River, about 36 miles from the border and much farther than the Litani River.
It follows recent strikes in Lebanon and the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, a significant escalation in the war in the Middle East.
Hezbollah began striking Israel almost immediately after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war.
The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel.