The Lebanese Army has refused to evacuate the barracks of the martyr Muhammad Farhat, located 200 meters from a building in Kafr Donin, southern Lebanon, that received an evacuation threat from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on November 6th, 2025, between 4:16 PM and 4:46 PM UTC. The IDF had announced imminent strikes on Hezbollah military infrastructure in the vicinity, citing the building and adjacent structures as targets. This development occurred during a 30-minute window ending at 5:15:59 PM UTC on November 6th. The IDF's warning was issued to counter Hezbollah's alleged attempts to rebuild its activities in the region, with specific instructions for residents near the targeted building to evacuate and maintain a distance of at least 500 meters for safety. Senior IDF officials had previously stated that these operations aim to prevent Hezbollah from establishing itself near the border and to fulfill Israel's goal of disarming the organization. Previous reports from November 6th detailed IDF warnings and subsequent strikes in southern Lebanon, including an operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Kafr Donin between 4:16 PM and 4:46 PM UTC. The IDF has stated that these actions are carried out in coordination with Americans stationed at the Northern Command base and that Israel will act if the Lebanese army does not increase its pace in disarming Hezbollah, citing lessons from October 7th. The IDF has also prepared for a potential Hezbollah response, warning that both Hezbollah and Lebanon will face severe consequences. In parallel, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on November 6th, 2025, against three individuals—Ossama Jaber, Ja’far Muhammad Qasir, and Samer Kasbar—for allegedly facilitating tens of millions of dollars from Iran to Hezbollah in 2025. These transfers were reportedly supported by Hezbollah's activities and utilized exchange houses in Lebanon's financial sector. These sanctions coincide with heightened fears of escalation in northern Israel and anxieties among residents about a potential new campaign.
