Israel orders more than 500,000 people to evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by William Christou in BeirutMarch 5, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of over 500,000 residents from Beirut's southern suburbs. This order was issued as Israel continued bombing Lebanon and Iran, while Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and US bases in the region. The IDF spokesperson cited imminent airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, as the reason for the evacuation. The evacuation order encompasses a large area, including hospitals and government ministries within Beirut's southern suburbs. The directive urged residents to evacuate immediately to save their lives. These actions are part of the escalating Middle East crisis.

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United States 40% Hezbollah 50% Tehran 60% Israel Defense Forces 60% Lebanon ×270% Iran ×270% Beirut ×280% Israel ×490%

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