Traffic jams on Lebanese highways as civilians flee Shia-majority Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley

No.

5539

Date

23 September, 2024

Found by

@aprajitanefes

Original Social Media Post

"Traffic jams are piling up on Lebanese highways as civilians flee Shia-majority Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, heading toward Beirut. The exodus comes in response to warnings from the Israel Defense Forces that airstrikes will target their regions."
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Archivist Notes: IDF Displacement order in South Lebanon

Massive Exodus in Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

Over 270 people have been killed, and more than 1,000 injured as Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah strongholds, leading to a mass exodus in southern Lebanon. Schools have closed, and roads are heavily congested as residents flee north toward Beirut and safer regions.

This escalation comes after a series of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Hezbollah, severely disrupting daily life. Fears of further escalation or all-out war grow as tensions rise. Social media posts convey a sense of urgency, with residents sharing visuals of the evacuation and expressing fears for their safety.

The details for each video come from social media. None of it has been verified.