Hundreds of Lebanese residents fled their homes in southern Beirut after the Israeli military issued warnings ordering civilians to evacuate areas it said would be targeted in upcoming attacks.
The warnings caused panic across several neighbourhoods in the Lebanese capital, with families leaving buildings and gathering belongings as fears of air raids spread. Roads leading out of affected districts became crowded as residents attempted to move to safer locations. Witnesses described scenes of confusion and anxiety as people rushed through the streets following the evacuation notices. Some residents said they had little time to prepare before leaving their homes.
The Israeli military claimed the targeted areas were linked to Hezbollah activities, though the warnings raised fears of further escalation between Israel and the Lebanese group. The developments came amid continuing regional tensions and repeated cross-border exchanges of fire. Local authorities and emergency services monitored the situation as displaced residents searched for temporary shelter in other parts of Beirut and surrounding areas.
The latest evacuation orders added to concerns over the possibility of broader conflict in Lebanon, where many civilians remain fearful of renewed large-scale attacks and destruction similar to previous wars in the region.
