A post circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter) claims that Hezbollah forces have invaded multiple Israeli settlements, including Avivim, Malkiya, and Dishon.

🚨🇱🇧🇮🇱 BREAKING: HEZBOLLAH forces have reportedly INVADED several ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS.

The IDF has declared a state of alert in the settlements of Avivim, Malkiya & Dishon. pic.twitter.com/gwX31h9Ylj

— Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) October 17, 2024

Verdict: False

There are no credible reports or evidence confirming that Hezbollah forces invaded these settlements on Oct. 17. The current conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has involved cross-border skirmishes and rocket attacks, but no verified ground incursions into these specific areas.

Fact Check:

Hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel have escalated since early October, with the northern regions of Israel facing ongoing rocket fire and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responding with airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. However, no credible sources, including major news outlets or the IDF, have reported any ground invasion or takeover of the settlements named in the post.

According to the Times of Israel, recent Hezbollah activities include rocket barrages in northern Israel and infiltration attempts by operatives. Still, these efforts have not resulted in the occupation of any settlements. (RELATED: Image Claims To Show Beirut On Fire After Israeli Airstrikes)

The claim shared on X suggests Hezbollah fighters have taken over settlements across multiple areas disputed by Palestinians and Israelis. “The IDF has declared a state of alert in the settlements of Avivim, Malkiya & Dishon,” the post claims.

No evidence supports the assertion that Hezbollah has launched a full-scale invasion into Israeli territory. Residents near the border have been advised to remain close to shelters, reflecting the IDF’s heightened alert, but this is standard procedure during periods of tension, not an indication of territorial loss. Hezbollah has attacked Israeli sites recently, including an attack on an army base that killed four soldiers.

This is not the first time Check Your Fact has debunked false statements about the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict.