Israel Orders Mass Evacuation of Beirut
Israel's military ordered over 500,000 people to leave southern Beirut in Lebanon. The southern suburbs are a Hezbollah stronghold.
Israel told residents which routes to use to escape. Many residents fled in panic after the order.
Traffic jammed across Beirut as people tried to leave. Hours later, Israel launched massive strikes on the area.
Klear Note — Hezbollah is a militant group based in southern Beirut. Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple times over decades.
Key Terms 3
- Hezbollah Armed group based in Lebanon, considered a threat by Israel
- stronghold An area where a group has strong control and support
- evacuation When people are told to leave an area for safety