People flee Beirut's southern suburbs after Israel orders attacks on Hezbollah stronghold

Published on 1 Jun 2026 10:46:17 PM

Beirut streets around the southern suburbs of the capital, known as Dahiyeh, were packed with traffic on June 1 as people fled the Hezbollah stronghold following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's order.

Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled areas, signalling further escalation of the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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