Hezbollah Issues Evacuation Directive for Northern Israeli Border Towns Amid Escalating Cross-Border Conflict
Beirut — In a significant escalation of cross-border tensions, Hezbollah has issued an urgent evacuation directive for residents of the northern Israeli settlements of Nahariya and Kiryat Shmona. The move comes as a stated response to ongoing Israeli military actions and the displacement of civilians in southern Lebanon.
Urgent Call for Evacuation
According to a map circulated by Hezbollah and reported by Al-Manar, a specific warning was issued for residents in Nahariya and Kiryat Shmona to “immediately evacuate these areas southward.” This directive signals a heightened state of alert and a potential for further intensification of the conflict along the volatile border.
Retaliatory Strikes Launched
In a statement, identified as its fifth of the day and dated March 7, 2026, Hezbollah announced that its Islamic Resistance combatants had launched a rocket barrage targeting the Northern Regional Command Headquarters of the Israeli army, known as the Dado Base, located northeast of Safed. The strike, which occurred at 13:00 local time, was explicitly described as a retaliation for what Hezbollah termed “criminal aggressions” by Israel against numerous Lebanese towns and cities, including the southern Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut.
Prior statements from Hezbollah on the same day had also detailed earlier missile strikes against Israeli military positions situated in southern Lebanon, underscoring a consistent pattern of retaliatory actions.
Context of Escalation
The current escalation is presented by Hezbollah as a direct consequence of Israeli military operations that have reportedly led to significant displacement of populations in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah’s actions aim to exert pressure and respond to perceived aggressions, signaling its readiness to widen the scope of engagement if the situation on the ground continues to intensify.
The latest developments highlight the persistent volatility of the border region, where tit-for-tat exchanges continue to pose significant challenges to regional stability and peace efforts.
