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Beirut

Middle East and Africa 2 weeks ago

Israel warns Lebanon of 'disastrous repercussions' as week's death toll nears 300

The United Nations warned on Saturday that the conflict was set to get "even worse," and that talks between Israel and Lebanon "must be pursued with urgency" to end hostilities.

Middle East and Africa 3 weeks ago

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs in response to Hezbollah attack

The Israeli military said that "in response to Hezbollah's projectile fire "Israeli forces had "begun striking targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization across Lebanon".

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

UNIFIL deputy commander injured after convoy attacked in Beirut

The United States State Department statement said the attack was carried out "reportedly by a group of Hezbollah supporters", referring to the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut, security sources say

At least four people were killed and 23 wounded in the attack in Beirut's Basta neighborhood, Hezbollah's al-Manar broadcaster reported, citing the health ministry.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Israel pounds Beirut, levels residential complex

With six buildings levelled in at least 17 Israeli raids, the strikes mark one of the most brutal nights in the capital's southern suburbs since the war erupted on September 23.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Israel says killed Nasrallah's apparent successor in Beirut strike

The army said the air force had hit Hezbollah's main intelligence headquarters in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, Hezbollah's stronghold in the Lebanese capital, and that more than 25 Hezbollah militants were present at the time.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

US envoy Hochstein to hold ceasefire talks with Lebanese officials, sources say

Israel has demanded its IDF forces be allowed to engage in "active enforcement" to make sure Hezbollah doesn't rearm and rebuild its military infrastructure close to the border, Axios reported, citing an Israeli official.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

In escalation, Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon said the Israeli army had "deliberately" damaged one of their positions, the latest incident reported by the force.

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Israeli strikes kill 22 in Beirut

In Lebanon's south, two United Nations peacekeepers were injured when an Israeli tank fired at a watchtower at the force's main headquarters in Naqoura, prompting the UN to say its personnel were facing increasing danger.