**Israeli Army Orders Evacuation of Residents of Al-Barajneh and Al-Hadath Neighborhoods in Beirut**
Last weekend, the Israeli army issued an evacuation order for residents of Al-Barajneh and Al-Hadath neighborhoods in Beirut. This decision followed reports of Hezbollah installations near which these residents were located. In an official statement in Arabic, Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee said: “You are located near Hezbollah installations and for the safety of you and your loved ones, you are required to immediately evacuate the buildings and move away from them at least 500 meters.”
It is worth noting that the targeted buildings include those near a school in the Al-Barajneh neighborhood, a densely populated Palestinian refugee camp that also hosts Syrian refugees and migrant workers. The evacuation order also affected buildings in front of and near another school in the Al-Hadath neighborhood.
Shortly after the evacuation order was issued, a CNN crew in Beirut observed at least four airstrikes hitting multiple locations in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
This evacuation follows a previous order issued by Adraee, also asking residents of several buildings in the Al-Laylaki neighborhood to evacuate, as well as in the Al-Hadath neighborhood.
This announcement raises concerns about the growing tensions in the area and the impact on the civilian population, particularly in densely populated neighborhoods such as Al-Barajneh and Al-Hadath. It is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of all residents, while seeking diplomatic solutions to mitigate conflicts and promote peace in the region.
It is hoped that the authorities concerned will take steps to ensure the safety of the civilian population while working to resolve disputes in a peaceful and constructive manner.
This situation underlines once again the crucial importance of dialogue and international cooperation to prevent conflicts and protect vulnerable populations in regions experiencing geopolitical instability.