Israeli Army orders evacuation of Southern Beirut suburbs

The Israeli army has ordered residents of southern Beirut suburbs to evacuate immediately and move toward eastern and northern Lebanon.

Israeli Army orders evacuation of Southern Beirut suburbs
5 March, 2026   19:09

The Israeli army issued an urgent evacuation order to residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut, instructing them to leave immediately and head toward eastern and northern Lebanon.

Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Urgent warning to residents of Southern Beirut: save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately.”

He added: “Residents of Bourj al-Barajneh and Hadath neighborhoods should move east toward Mount Lebanon. Residents of Haret Hreik and Chiyah should move north toward Tripoli.”

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