Al Jazeera reports from Beirut as residents flee following Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera reported on March 2, 2026, that Lebanese civilians are fleeing areas of Beirut following Israeli strikes. The exodus is a result of both the strikes and forced displacement orders. The report indicates that tens of thousands of residents are leaving the city. This displacement follows a retaliatory attack on Israel launched by Hezbollah. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr is reporting from Beirut amid the heavy traffic caused by the mass departure.