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Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning for Beirut's Southern Suburbs
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburbs in anticipation of a possible attack. The statement targets areas associated with Hezbollah activities. This development occurs amid ongoing regional tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement on October 10, 2024, directing residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate immediately. The warning specifies the Dahiyeh district, a densely populated area known for Hezbollah infrastructure. The IDF cited the presence of Hezbollah command centers and weapons storage sites as the reason for the potential strike.
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The evacuation order applies to multiple neighborhoods, including Haret Hreik, Bir al-Abed, and Mrouj. Residents are instructed to move north toward safer areas in Beirut. The statement was released via the IDF's official Arabic-language social media channels and broadcast on Lebanese media outlets.
This warning follows a series of cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8, 2023.
Hezbollah has launched rockets into northern Israel in support of Hamas, prompting Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon. Over 500 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in these operations, according to IDF estimates. Lebanese authorities reported no immediate compliance details from residents.
The Dahiyeh area houses approximately 500,000 people, many of whom have experienced prior displacements. International observers, including the United Nations, have called for restraint to avoid escalation.
An Israeli attack on Beirut could displace tens of thousands and strain Lebanon's fragile infrastructure.
The suburb's location near Beirut's international airport raises concerns for civilian aviation. Hezbollah has vowed retaliation, which could broaden the conflict.
The United States urged all parties to de-escalate, with State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stating the priority is protecting civilians.
