Israel has issued an immediate evacuation warning for residents in several southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, ahead of a potential military operation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced that the alert applies specifically to the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Laylaki, Hadath, Burj al-Barajneh, Tahouit al-Ghadir, and Chiyah.

Adraee stated that the IDF would not hesitate to target anyone found near Hezbollah members, urging civilians to leave the areas immediately to avoid danger. The warning was shared on the social media platform X, emphasizing that remaining in those neighborhoods could put lives at risk.

The announcement signals heightened tension between Israel and Hezbollah, as the IDF prepares for possible operations in Lebanon’s capital region.