The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated strikes on Hezbollah military targets in southern Lebanon starting around 1:36 PM UTC on September 18th, 2025, following earlier evacuation warnings issued to residents in four buildings across Mays al-Jabal, Kafr Tibnit, and Dibbine. The IDF stated these buildings were being utilized by Hezbollah, prompting warnings for immediate evacuation of residents and adjacent structures to a distance of at least 500 meters. Throughout the reporting window, which spans three hours from 1:36 PM to 4:36 PM UTC, the IDF confirmed the commencement of attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure. Local reports and footage indicated strikes in Meiss El Jabal. The evacuation warnings were disseminated via IDF social media channels, urging civilians to move away from specified buildings. Eyewitnesses in Kafr Tibnit observed residents evacuating their homes following the early warnings, as reported by local observers. In parallel, the Lebanese Army reported over 4,500 Israeli "breaches" since a previous cessation of hostilities agreement, including recent attacks on southern villages and civilians resulting in casualties. The army also reported discovering and dismantling a "mortal spyware" placed by Israel in the Al-Labuna-Tire area. These actions, the Lebanese Army stated, hinder its deployment and plans in the south. Separately, sirens warning of a suspected drone infiltration sounded in Eilat, Israel, with eyewitnesses reporting a drone impact at the entrance of a hotel. Reports indicate light damage and no casualties, although one source mentioned a UN injury at the hotel. In Iran, a ballistic missile test was reported shortly before 4:50 PM UTC, with observations of a missile over the sky in central Iran, Tehran, Karaj, Qazvin, and Qom provinces. French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Thursday that the "snapback" of UN sanctions against Iran is a done deal, with a draft resolution to continue lifting UN sanctions to be circulated to the Security Council, followed by a vote on September 19th. UN sanctions are scheduled to be reimposed on Iran on September 27th.
