Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre

No Comment Video. Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 09/06/2026 - 19:29 GMT+2 Thousands of residents fled Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on 9 June, with long queues of vehicles heading north after Israeli military warnings heightened fears of further air strikes and a wider regional escalation. Cars loaded with mattresses, luggage, household items and pets clogged the coastal highway, with many families heading towards Saida and other areas further north. The evacuation reflects mounting concern over the security situation in one of Lebanon's largest southern cities, where recent strikes have already caused deaths, injuries and significant damage. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The movement of civilians comes as regional tensions continue to rise after renewed exchanges of fire involving Israel, Hezbollah and Iran. Religious leaders in Tyre's historic Christian quarter called for urgent international action after Israeli warnings expanded to areas previously spared from bombardment. According to Lebanese authorities, the latest conflict has killed around 3,500 people and displaced more than 1.2 million across the country. Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, has suffered extensive destruction in recent weeks, prompting many residents to leave despite uncertainty about where they will find shelter. Lebanon Israel-Hezbollah conflict south lebanon evacuation Civilians Airstrike Top stories Now playing Next Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre Now playing Next Spain: Thousands Gather as Pope Leo XIV Reaches Barcelona Now playing Next Hot air balloons fill Kazakhstan skies as festival returns Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 9th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Iran trains in Mexico as US World Cup border troubles mount Now playing Next Watch: Bear captured after roaming through Japanese city Now playing Next Host cities in North America ready for biggest World Cup in history Now playing Next Divers capture the first ever video of a great white shark in the Med Now playing Next Police in Northern Ireland arrest man after violent Belfast stabbing Now playing Next Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU? Now playing Next Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia Now playing Next Donald Trump booed by crowd during anthem prior to NBA Finals Now playing Next 'EU's environmental policy must be part of defence strategy,' Commissioner Roswall says Now playing Next Rare tour reveals hidden treasures inside Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Now playing Next Amid widespread protests, Albanian island project also sparks flood of fake claims Now playing Next EU proposes new sanctions on Russian oil, 'shadow fleet', fisheries and soldiers ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks No Comment Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance No Comment Belgium: Thousands protest alleged police violence in Brussels No Comment Cuba: Powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana, prompting office evacuation Europe News Man arrested after violent stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland police say Europe News Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed Europe Today Letta: Europe must unite or risk becoming a 'colony' of the US and China Europe in Motion How much is EU trade with the US falling? Iran Trump insists Iran deal is days away as both sides step back from brink Europe News New health risks emerge as Europe’s drug market grows more complex, EU agency warns USA Video shows Trump booed at NBA Finals game in New York Earth News NASA astronaut films Southern Lights from SpaceX Dragon spacecraft ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Ukraine: Strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy kill three civilians and injure dozens Europe Today Watch: Inside the deepest diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine Europe News 'Heads must roll': France demands judicial overhaul after murder of 11-year-old girl Philippines Around 20,000 people displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37 Europe Today Europe Today: Former Italian PM Letta on Euronews as Iran halts attacks on Israel USA Trump booed by crowd during national anthem prior to NBA Finals in New York Lebanon Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as attacks persist despite Iran threat Art The Sun and the Moon: Saatchi Gallery's ambitious new summer show turns its gaze to the sky ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT