IDF again calls on Lebanese civilians to flee south Beirut

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in Beirut's southern suburbs on March 11, 2026 (AFP)
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in Beirut's southern suburbs on March 11, 2026 (AFP)

For the third time today, the IDF calls on Lebanese civilians to evacuate Beirut’s south, a Hezbollah stronghold.

“Do not return to the southern suburb until further notice,” says army spokesman Col. Avichay Adaree.

The IDF said it was carrying out a wave of airstrikes in the area after Hezbollah fired a barrage of around 100 rockets at northern Israel.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.