Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 07:39 PM

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The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for hundreds of thousands of residents in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, signaling intensified strikes against the group in Lebanon. This unprecedented order prompted mass panic and traffic jams as residents fled north and south. The evacuation follows a previous order for residents of southern Lebanon near the Israeli border to leave ahead of a potential ground incursion. These actions are part of escalating conflict, with Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah in Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley since Monday. Hezbollah retaliated with rockets and drones following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lebanese authorities report over 100 fatalities from Israeli strikes in the past four days.

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Israeli military said it carried out strikes on Hezbollah command centres in Beirut.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed the Shia militia would confront Israel "to the point of the utmost sacrifice".

quote — Naim Qassem100% confidence

Lebanese authorities say at least 102 people have been killed in Israeli strikes over the past four days.

statistic — Lebanese authorities100% confidence

Israeli military ordered hundreds of thousands to leave Beirut's southern suburbs.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

Hezbollah launched rockets and drones over the border in retaliation for the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Syria 30% Mohammed al-Khaouzam 40% Alice Cuddy 40% Reuters ×240% Naim Qassem 40% Iran ×370% Lebanon ×580% Beirut ×480% Israel ×790% Hezbollah ×590%

Keywords

beirut southern suburbs 90% israeli evacuation order 90% hezbollah 80% israeli strikes 70% lebanon 70% civilian displacement 60% ground incursion 50% iran-backed armed group 50% military bombardment 40%

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Israel

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