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IDF repeats warning for civilians to evacuate all of southern Lebanon

By Emanuel Fabian 7 March 2026, 2:34 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Displaced people fleeing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah sleep at Martyrs' Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
Displaced people fleeing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah sleep at Martyrs' Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

The IDF reiterates its warning to Lebanese civilians in all of southern Lebanon to evacuate amid the fighting against Hezbollah.

“Hezbollah’s terror activities are forcing the IDF to act against it with force in the area,” says army spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee.

“Airstrikes are ongoing as the IDF operates with great force in the area. Therefore, for your safety, we once again urge you to evacuate your homes immediately and head north of the Litani River,” he says.

The warning was first issued by the IDF on Wednesday. The military estimates that over 420,000 Lebanese civilians have so far fled their homes.

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